Dwarf Octopus [Octopus joubini]
Description
This small octopus is a treat for divers because it can be easy to miss—until it suddenly appears from a crack or under a ledge. Expect short, deliberate movements and frequent camouflage shifts, with the animal sometimes “freezing” in place to match the reef background.
Where To See Dwarf Octopus
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Molluscs
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Cephalopods
Cephalopoda
|
| Order |
Kraken Octopods
Octopoda
|
| Family |
Octopuses
Octopodidae
|
| Genus |
Octopus
Octopus
|