Abdopus aculeatus [Abdopus aculeatus]
Description
This small reef octopus is usually seen near rubble, rocks, or coral edges where it can hide quickly. Divers may notice it peeking out with a curious, alert posture before it disappears into its shelter, using camouflage and rapid movement to avoid detection.
Where To See Abdopus aculeatus
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Molluscs
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Cephalopods
Cephalopoda
|
| Order |
Kraken Octopods
Octopoda
|
| Family |
Octopuses
Octopodidae
|
| Genus |
Flapjack octopus (Abdopus)
Abdopus
|
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