Octopus insularis Leite & Haimovici, 2008
Brazil reef octopus
Octopus insularis
photo by FAO

Family:  Octopodidae (octopuses)
Max. size:  12 cm ML (male/unsexed); max.weight: 1,300.0 g
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 45 m
Distribution:  Western Atlantic.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Total length to 53 cm (Ref. 96968).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
Country info:   
 

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