Octopus rubescens

Alternate names: red octopus

Author: Berry, 1953

Description

General: Small body, longs arms, readily change color: mottled or solid-dark red (especially in younger animals), two sucker rows.

Size: Body to 10 cm, arms to around 30 cm.



Geographic Information

Habitat description: Benthic, juveniles pelagic.

Published depth range: 0 - 300 m



Additional Information



References

Encyclopedia of Life

Tree of Life

World Register of Marine Species

National Center for Biotechnology Information

Norman, M. (2000). Cephalopods, A World Guide. Conchbooks, Hackenheim, Germany. 318 pp.

Citation: Octopus rubescens (Berry, 1953 ) Deep-Sea Guide (DSG) at http://dsg/mbari.org/dsg/view/concept/Octopus%20rubescens. Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI). Consulted on 2024-11-22.
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