Octopus humilis [Octopus humilis]
Description
Often found in reef and rocky areas, this octopus tends to stay close to cover, making it a classic “spot-the-shelter” encounter. Divers might see it emerging briefly to hunt or explore, then retreating quickly—sometimes accompanied by dramatic color shifts that help it disappear in seconds.
Where To See Octopus humilis
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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