Amphitretus pelagicus Hoyle, 1885
Telescope octopod
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Family:  Amphitretidae (telescope octopods)
Max. size:  30 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  pelagic; marine; depth range 100 - 2000 m
Distribution:  Indo-Pacific. Tropical to subtropical.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Mantle length is 10 cm (Ref. 96968).
IUCN Red List Status: (LC); Date assessed: 20 August 2014 Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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