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Eledone moschata
Eledone moschata (Lamarck, 1798)
Musky octopus
Eledone moschata
photo by FAO

Family:  Eledonidae (), subfamily: Eledoninae
Max. size:  19.4 cm ML (male/unsexed); max.weight: 1,414.0 g
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 8 - 496 m
Distribution:  Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Maximum total length is 74 cm (Ref. 77087). Minimum depth range from Ref. 77087. Widely distributed on the continental shelf (Ref. 106855). Prefers soft bottoms (Ref. 1976) over Posidonia sp. beds (Ref. 77087). Also found on muddy bottoms. Active and opportunistic predator (Ref. 105095). Mainly consumes crustaceans, fish and cephalopods. Exhibits cannibalism occasionally and at larger sizes (Ref. 105096).
IUCN Red List Status: (LC); Date assessed: 28 July 2014 Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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