Octopus minor (Sasaki, 1920)
Long arm octopus
Octopus minor
photo by FAO

Family:  Octopodidae (octopuses)
Max. size:  70 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 200 m
Distribution:  Northwest Pacific: China, Japan and Korea (South).
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  The species is light to dark gray in color, but when in danger or stimulated, it turns to dark red (Ref. 83447). Its mantle length is 8 cm (Ref. 96968). Maximum depth from Ref. 106826.
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 20 April 2016 Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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