How deep does the Gloomy Octopus live?

The Gloomy Octopus (Octopus tetricus) is typically found at 0–60 m.

How big does the Gloomy Octopus get?

The Gloomy Octopus grows to about 80 cm.

Gloomy Octopus

Octopus tetricus

Group: Octopus
Typical depth: 0–60 m
Max size: 80 cm
IUCN status: LC

Common on the rocky reefs of eastern Australia, this octopus dens beside reef edges and reaches around 80 centimetres across its outstretched arms. It is one of the few octopuses seen gathering in loose neighbourhoods, where individuals sometimes throw shell and silt at one another.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Cephalopoda › Octopoda › Octopodidae › Octopus

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 342036.

FAQ

How deep does the Gloomy Octopus live?: The Gloomy Octopus (Octopus tetricus) is typically found at 0–60 m.
How big does the Gloomy Octopus get?: The Gloomy Octopus grows to about 80 cm.