Lesser Pacific Striped Octopus
Octopus chierchiae
- Group: Octopus
- Typical depth: 0–100 m
- Max size: 2.5 cm
- IUCN status: DD
A tiny striped octopus no bigger than a few centimetres, the lesser Pacific striped octopus lives on rubble and sandy bottoms in the intertidal and just below. Its striking pattern sets it apart, though much of its life remains unrecorded and it is listed as data deficient.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Cephalopoda › Octopoda › Octopodidae › Octopus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 341962.
FAQ
- How deep does the Lesser Pacific Striped Octopus live?
- The Lesser Pacific Striped Octopus (Octopus chierchiae) is typically found at 0–100 m.
- How big does the Lesser Pacific Striped Octopus get?
- The Lesser Pacific Striped Octopus grows to about 2.5 cm.