Brown-Striped Octopus
Amphioctopus burryi
- Group: Octopus
- Typical depth: 0–200 m
- Max size: 7 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This benthic octopus settles on sandy and muddy bottoms in subtidal areas down to about two hundred metres. Reaching roughly twenty five centimetres overall, it is harmless to divers and listed as least concern.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Cephalopoda › Octopoda › Octopodidae › Amphioctopus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 420653.
FAQ
- How deep does the Brown-Striped Octopus live?
- The Brown-Striped Octopus (Amphioctopus burryi) is typically found at 0–200 m.
- Is the Brown-Striped Octopus dangerous to divers?
- The Brown-Striped Octopus is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Brown-Striped Octopus get?
- The Brown-Striped Octopus grows to about 7 cm.