Octopus gorgonus [Octopus gorgonus]
Description
Often seen in rocky habitats, this octopus can look like part of the seascape until it moves. Divers may notice it using its arms to probe the substrate and its camouflage to match the texture and color of the surrounding rock, especially during low-light conditions.
Where To See Octopus gorgonus
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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