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Octopus vulgaris |
Distribution |
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Common octopus |
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Gewöhnlicher Krake |
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Gewone achtarm |
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Poulpe commun |
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Pulpo común |
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Polpo comune |
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The tropical Atlantic
The temperate Atlantic
The tropical Pacific
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean
The Mediterranean |
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Substrate and environment |
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Exclusively a marine species
The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
The species crawls on the seafloor
The animal hunts at night
The species can be found between 5 and 100 Meters
Uncommon Species
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General behaviour of the species |
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Species generally solitary
The animal may squirt ink if disturbed
Imitates a rock or a coral.
The animal retracts or flees if disturbed
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General characteristics of the species |
Maximum size : 100 cm
Maximum age known : 1 year(s)
The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.Diet : Crustaceans - Fishes - Mollusks
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Relationship with humans |
The species is good to eat
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food.
-Sport or local fishing.
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The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
