California Two-Spot Octopus
Octopus bimaculatus
- Group: Octopus
- Typical depth: 0–50 m
- Max size: 1.2 m
- IUCN status: LC
The California two spot octopus wears a false eyespot ringed with blue on each side of its head, a flash that startles would be attackers. It tucks into crevices and caves from the low tide line down to about 50 metres, hunting clams, snails and crabs.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Cephalopoda › Octopoda › Octopodidae › Octopus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 341951.
FAQ
- How deep does the California Two-Spot Octopus live?
- The California Two-Spot Octopus (Octopus bimaculatus) is typically found at 0–50 m.
- How big does the California Two-Spot Octopus get?
- The California Two-Spot Octopus grows to about 1.2 m.