Mexican Four-Eyed Octopus
Octopus maya
- Group: Octopus
- Typical depth: 0–100 m
- Max size: 12 cm
- IUCN status: LC
A reef and seagrass octopus of the Yucatan, the Mexican four eyed octopus is named for the dark eyespots on its body and ranges from the shallows down to about 100 metres. It dens in rock, seagrass and empty shells, and supports a major fishery off Mexico's coast.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Cephalopoda › Octopoda › Octopodidae › Octopus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 341996.
FAQ
- How deep does the Mexican Four-Eyed Octopus live?
- The Mexican Four-Eyed Octopus (Octopus maya) is typically found at 0–100 m.
- How big does the Mexican Four-Eyed Octopus get?
- The Mexican Four-Eyed Octopus grows to about 12 cm.