California Octopus [Octopus californicus]
Description
In kelp forests and rocky habitats along the California coast, divers may find this octopus perched near the entrance of a den. Its bold, inquisitive nature can make encounters memorable—often it will “check you out” with steady eye contact before slipping back into cover.
Where To See California 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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