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Octopus burryi |
Distribution |
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Brownstripe octopus |
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Braungestreifter Krake |
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Bruingestreepte achtarm |
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Poulpe à rayures brunes |
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Pulpo granuloso |
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The tropical Atlantic |
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Substrate and environment |
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Exclusively a marine species
The species is generally observed in a sandy zone or in seagrass
The species crawls on the seafloor
The species can be found between 5 and 25 Meters
Rare species.
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General behaviour of the species |
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Species generally solitary
The animal may squirt ink if disturbed
Hides in the sand.
The animal retracts or flees if disturbed
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General characteristics of the species |
Maximum size : 40 cm
The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.Diet : Crustaceans
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Relationship with humans |
The species is good to eat
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
-Sport or local fishing.
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The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
