Changos Octopus
Octopus mimus
- Group: Octopus
- Typical depth: 0–30 m
- Max size: 19 cm
- IUCN status: LC
An opportunistic hunter of shallow rocky shores, this octopus takes fish, molluscs, crustaceans, echinoderms and worms, sometimes even other octopuses. It drills neat holes into hard shelled prey to reach the flesh, and reaches a total length of around 120 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Cephalopoda › Octopoda › Octopodidae › Octopus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 342001.
FAQ
- How deep does the Changos Octopus live?
- The Changos Octopus (Octopus mimus) is typically found at 0–30 m.
- How big does the Changos Octopus get?
- The Changos Octopus grows to about 19 cm.