Octopus favonius [Octopus favonius]
Description
This octopus is often encountered in areas with plenty of hiding spots, such as rocky bottoms and reef edges. Divers may observe it scanning the surroundings with curious arm movements, then settling into a well-camouflaged posture that makes it nearly vanish from view.
Where To See Octopus favonius
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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