Octopus maya

Octopus maya Voss & Solis Ramirez, 1966
Mexican four-eyed octopus

photo by FAO

Family:	Octopodidae (octopuses)
Max. size:	12 cm ML (male/unsexed); max.weight: 5,000.0 g
Environment:	benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 100 m
Distribution:	Western Central Atlantic: Endemic to Mexico.
Diagnosis:
Biology:	Total length is 130 cm (Ref. 96968). Minimum depth from Ref. 96968. It was also known to be caught by artificial lures and dipnets. In the 1980's catch was reported from 5000 to 8000 tonnes annually. Then in 2000, it was estimated around 9000 tonnes (Ref. 96968). This is a benthic and subtidal species found in rocky and seagrass bottoms (Ref. 83938). Also inhabits empty coral shells (Ref. 275) and coral reefs (Ref. 96968).
IUCN Red List Status:	(LC); Date assessed: 20 April 2016 Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:
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