Octopus alecto Berry, 1953
Snakearm octopus
Octopus alecto
photo by FAO

Family:  Octopodidae (octopuses)
Max. size:  6.5 cm ML (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 20 m
Distribution:  Eastern Central Pacific: Cocos Island, Costa Rica and Mexico.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: (LC); Date assessed: 12 August 2015 Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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