California Two-spot Octopus [Octopus bimaculatus]
Description
Divers may spot this small, curious octopus tucked into crevices, under ledges, or among rocky rubble. It’s known for its distinctive patterning—often including two prominent spots—along with quick, deliberate movements as it investigates its surroundings. When it feels threatened, it can change color and texture to blend into the seafloor.
Where To See California Two-spot Octopus
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Molluscs
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Cephalopods
Cephalopoda
|
| Order |
Kraken Octopods
Octopoda
|
| Family |
Octopuses
Octopodidae
|
| Genus |
Octopus
Octopus
|
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