Hawaiian Octopus
Octopus hawaiiensis
- Group: Octopus
- Typical depth: 0–10 m
- Max size: 3 cm
- For divers: safe
A small octopus of shallow Hawaiian waters, this nocturnal hunter slips out after dark to take crabs, other shellfish and the occasional fish. It subdues its prey with venom, the saliva that octopuses use to soften and kill what they catch.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Cephalopoda › Octopoda › Octopodidae › Octopus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 535747.
FAQ
- How deep does the Hawaiian Octopus live?
- The Hawaiian Octopus (Octopus hawaiiensis) is typically found at 0–10 m.
- Is the Hawaiian Octopus dangerous to divers?
- The Hawaiian Octopus is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Hawaiian Octopus get?
- The Hawaiian Octopus grows to about 3 cm.