King Ocellate Octopus
Amphioctopus rex
- Group: Octopus
- Typical depth: 0–80 m
- Max size: 30.5 cm
- IUCN status: LC
A small octopus of shallow muddy and sandy bottoms, it lives from the intertidal down to about 80 metres. Females grow a little larger than males, and like other octopuses it is a soft bodied hunter that can squeeze into the smallest gaps.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Cephalopoda › Octopoda › Octopodidae › Amphioctopus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 534567.
FAQ
- How deep does the King Ocellate Octopus live?
- The King Ocellate Octopus (Amphioctopus rex) is typically found at 0–80 m.
- How big does the King Ocellate Octopus get?
- The King Ocellate Octopus grows to about 30.5 cm.