Octopus oliveri [Octopus oliveri]
Description
Octopus oliveri is typically encountered near rocky habitats where it can wedge itself into cracks and overhangs. Divers may notice it emerging briefly to investigate, then slipping back into cover as it adjusts its appearance to match the surrounding light and colors.
Where To See Octopus oliveri
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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