Brazil Reef Octopus
Octopus insularis
- Group: Octopus
- Typical depth: 0–45 m
- Max size: 12 cm
- For divers: safe
A reef octopus of northeastern Brazil and its offshore islands, this species hunts over bedrock, gravel, sand and rocky bottoms down to about 45 metres. It dens in crevices on hard ground and is a common sight on Brazilian coastal reefs, harmless to divers.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Cephalopoda › Octopoda › Octopodidae › Octopus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 457762.
FAQ
- How deep does the Brazil Reef Octopus live?
- The Brazil Reef Octopus (Octopus insularis) is typically found at 0–45 m.
- Is the Brazil Reef Octopus dangerous to divers?
- The Brazil Reef Octopus is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Brazil Reef Octopus get?
- The Brazil Reef Octopus grows to about 12 cm.