White-Striped Octopus

Pinnoctopus ornatus

White-Striped Octopus

A reef octopus marked with pale stripes that shelters in coral rubble lairs with deep vertical entrances, sealing the door with rubble by day. At night it ranges out across reef flats and sandy gravel to forage, and it is listed as Least Concern.

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

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1805272.

FAQ

How deep does the White-Striped Octopus live?
The White-Striped Octopus (Pinnoctopus ornatus) is typically found at 0–10 m.
How big does the White-Striped Octopus get?
The White-Striped Octopus grows to about 1.2 m.