Family: |
Octopodidae (octopuses), subfamily: Octopodinae |
Max. size: |
80 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 1,000.0 g; max.weight: 3,000.0 g |
Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 60 m |
Distribution: |
Indo-West Pacific: Australia and New Zealand. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Mantle length is 14 cm (Ref. 96968). Data for maximum weight for males/unsexed is from Ref. 96968. It lives in subtidal areas, adjacent to rocky reefs (Ref. 96968). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
(LC); Date assessed: 08 April 2016 Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
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