How deep does the Red Sea Octopus live?

The Red Sea Octopus (Abdopus horridus) is typically found at 0–30 m.

How big does the Red Sea Octopus get?

The Red Sea Octopus grows to about 12 cm.

Red Sea Octopus

Abdopus horridus

Group: Octopus
Typical depth: 0–30 m
Max size: 12 cm
IUCN status: DD

A small octopus of the Red Sea, this species keeps to intertidal reefs and shallow subtidal ground no deeper than about 30 metres. With a mantle only a few centimetres across, it hunts crabs and shellfish among the rocks and can flush its skin through changing colours and textures.

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

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 535625.

FAQ

How deep does the Red Sea Octopus live?: The Red Sea Octopus (Abdopus horridus) is typically found at 0–30 m.
How big does the Red Sea Octopus get?: The Red Sea Octopus grows to about 12 cm.