Octopus sinensis [Octopus sinensis]
Description
This species is often encountered near the seafloor, where it patrols for prey and uses its camouflage to disappear against sand, rock, or algae. Under good visibility, divers might notice its changing skin patterns and the way it holds its arms poised like a flexible net.
Where To See Octopus sinensis
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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