Red Sea Octopus [Abdopus horridus]
Description
In the Red Sea, this octopus is often seen near sandy patches and rocky bottoms, using its texture and color to blend in with the seafloor. Divers might notice it peering from a den, then quickly shifting its appearance as it hunts or responds to nearby bubbles and movement.
Where To See Red Sea Octopus
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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