How deep does the Common Octopus live?

The Common Octopus (Octopus vulgaris) is typically found at 0–347 m.

How big does the Common Octopus get?

The Common Octopus grows to about 1.8 m.

Common Octopus

Octopus vulgaris

Group: Octopus
Typical depth: 0–347 m
Max size: 1.8 m
IUCN status: LC

The common octopus dens among reefs and rocks, slipping its boneless body into crevices and changing colour and texture in an instant to match its surroundings. It reaches close to 2 metres across the arms, hunts crabs and shellfish, and ranks among the most heavily fished octopuses in the world.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Cephalopoda › Octopoda › Octopodidae › Octopus

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 140605.

FAQ

How deep does the Common Octopus live?: The Common Octopus (Octopus vulgaris) is typically found at 0–347 m.
How big does the Common Octopus get?: The Common Octopus grows to about 1.8 m.