Octopus cyanea
| Scientific name | Octopus cyanea |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Gray |
| Year of description | 1849 |
| IUCN category (World) | LC |
| Family | Octopodidae |
| Genus | Octopus |
Introduction
Octopus cyanea is a salt water mollusc.
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Who is it?
Morphology
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Type
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Size18 - 22 cm
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Type of mouthbeak
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ChromatophoresNo
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Motiftasks
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Type
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Size18 - 22 cm
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Type of mouthbeak
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ChromatophoresNo
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Motiftasks
How to recognize Octopus cyanea ?
Octopus cyanea measures between 18 and 22 cm. This mollusc is bicolore with a predominantly marron and blanc body. The also has blanc tasks.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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Sociabilitysolitary
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Way of livingdiurnal
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VenomousNo
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Dietnot specified
Octopus cyanea is a mollusc solitary naturally found near the rocks. This species is carnivorous .
Octopus cyanea is a territorial animal that does not tolerate any incursions into its living area. It is particularly virulent against other territorial species and it can provoke heated fights. Relationships between conspecifics are also hectic, with each seeking to secure its place.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare
Octopus cyanea is a mollusc ovipare. This mollusc protects its eggs from nearby predators.
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
Where to find it?
Conservation status of populations (IUCN)
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature25 - 29 °C
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Depth0 - 150 m
Biotope presentation
Octopus cyanea is most often found at a depth between 0m and 150m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
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Sources & Contributions
Participation & Validation
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Scientific partners
Tags
Species of the same family
Same genus
common octopus
Octopodidae
