Taiwan Pouched Octopus
Cistopus taiwanicus
- Group: Octopus
- Typical depth: 10–75 m
- Max size: 14 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This small octopus lives on soft sediment in shallow subtidal waters off Taiwan and reaches about fourteen centimetres. Named for the pouch like web between its arms, it is prized enough to be sold live to restaurants.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Cephalopoda › Octopoda › Octopodidae › Cistopus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 457653.
FAQ
- How deep does the Taiwan Pouched Octopus live?
- The Taiwan Pouched Octopus (Cistopus taiwanicus) is typically found at 10–75 m.
- Is the Taiwan Pouched Octopus dangerous to divers?
- The Taiwan Pouched Octopus is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Taiwan Pouched Octopus get?
- The Taiwan Pouched Octopus grows to about 14 cm.