White-Spotted Octopus
Pinnoctopus macropus
- Group: Octopus
- Typical depth: 1–100 m
- Max size: 18 cm
- IUCN status: LC
A long armed octopus of coralline and rubble bottoms, this species reaches a total length of well over a metre. It hunts across coral reefs and sandy patches in subtidal water, and is taken by hand by artisanal fishers using spears, hooks and traps.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Cephalopoda › Octopoda › Octopodidae › Pinnoctopus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1805270.
FAQ
- How deep does the White-Spotted Octopus live?
- The White-Spotted Octopus (Pinnoctopus macropus) is typically found at 1–100 m.
- How big does the White-Spotted Octopus get?
- The White-Spotted Octopus grows to about 18 cm.