Octopus pallidus Hoyle, 1885
Pale octopus
Octopus pallidus
photo by FAO

Family:  Octopodidae (octopuses)
Max. size:  54 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 3 - 589 m
Distribution:  Southwest Pacific.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Mantle length is 13 cm (Ref. 122358).
IUCN Red List Status: (LC); Date assessed: 15 July 2015 Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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