Abdopus horridus (D'Orbigny, 1826)
Red Sea octopus
Abdopus horridus
photo by FAO

Family:  Octopodidae (octopuses), subfamily: Octopodinae
Max. size:  12 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 30 m
Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean: throughout the Red Sea.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Its mantle length is 3 cm (Ref. 96968).
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 21 July 2014 Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
Country info:  M: Ref. 96968.

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