| Family: |
Octopodidae (octopuses), subfamily: Octopodinae |
| Max. size: |
2.5 cm ML (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine |
| Distribution: |
Central Pacific: Fiji and French Polynesia. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Found in dens in dead coral rubble along coral reef crests. Nocturnal. Employs crypsis as primary defense. Known to feed on crustaceans (Ref. 96677). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 12 August 2015 Ref. 123251)
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| Threat to humans: |
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