How deep does the Marbled Octopus live?

The Marbled Octopus (Amphioctopus aegina) is typically found at 30–120 m.

How big does the Marbled Octopus get?

The Marbled Octopus grows to about 10 cm.

Marbled Octopus

Amphioctopus aegina

Group: Octopus
Typical depth: 30–120 m
Max size: 10 cm
IUCN status: LC

A small octopus of sand and muddy sand on the continental shelf, the marbled octopus digs into holes and defends a patch of bottom it treats as its own. It hunts at dawn and dusk and lives alone, reaching about thirty centimetres overall. Listed as Least Concern.

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

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 534097.

FAQ

How deep does the Marbled Octopus live?: The Marbled Octopus (Amphioctopus aegina) is typically found at 30–120 m.
How big does the Marbled Octopus get?: The Marbled Octopus grows to about 10 cm.