Thaumoctopus mimicus
| Scientific name | Thaumoctopus mimicus |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Norman & Hochberg |
| Year of description | 2005 |
| IUCN category (World) | LC |
| Family | Octopodidae |
| Genus | Thaumoctopus |
Introduction
Thaumoctopus mimicus is a salt water mollusc.
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Who is it?
Morphology
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Size48 - 60 cm
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ChromatophoresNo
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Size48 - 60 cm
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ChromatophoresNo
How to recognize Thaumoctopus mimicus ?
Thaumoctopus mimicus measures between 48 and 60 cm. This mollusc is bicolore with a predominantly marron and beige body.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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Sociabilitysolitary
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Way of livingnocturnal
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VenomousNo
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Dietpredator
Thaumoctopus mimicus is a mollusc solitary naturally found on the bottom. This species is carnivorous . This mollusc lives mainly at night. Usually, it leaves its hiding place and starts to be active once it gets dark.
Although Thaumoctopus mimicus is non-territorial, it is sometimes aggressive towards other species.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare
Thaumoctopus mimicus is a mollusc ovipare.
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 - 37 m
Biotope presentation
Thaumoctopus mimicus is most often found at a depth between 0m and 37m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
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Sources & Contributions
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Bibliographic references
The "Mimic Octopus" (Thaumoctopus mimicus n. gen. et sp.), a new octopus from the tropical Indo-West Pacific (Cephalopoda: Octopodidae) - MARK D. NORMAN - F. G. HOCHBERG - Molluscan research - 2005.
Unusual Adaptations: Evolution of the Mimic Octopus - Beth Baker - Oxford Academic - 2010.
Scientific partners
Tags
Species of the same family