Atlantic Pygmy Octopus
Octopus joubini
- Group: Octopus
- Typical depth: 0–100 m
- Max size: 15 cm
- IUCN status: LC
The Atlantic pygmy octopus is a small night hunter of coral reefs, rubble and sandy bottoms, from the shoreline down to around 100 metres. Despite spanning barely fifteen centimetres it squeezes into empty clam shells for shelter, and the IUCN lists it as Least Concern.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Cephalopoda › Octopoda › Octopodidae › Octopus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 341985.
FAQ
- How deep does the Atlantic Pygmy Octopus live?
- The Atlantic Pygmy Octopus (Octopus joubini) is typically found at 0–100 m.
- How big does the Atlantic Pygmy Octopus get?
- The Atlantic Pygmy Octopus grows to about 15 cm.