Octopus harpedon [Octopus harpedon]
Description
With its bold, expressive behavior, this octopus can be a highlight for divers who spend time near bottom structure. It may emerge to investigate, then rapidly change its appearance—flattening, darkening, or patterning its skin—before slipping back into cover.
Where To See Octopus harpedon
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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