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> Octopus briareus
Created 11/3/2013
Family
Octopodidae
TROPICAL WESTERN ATLANTIC
Octopus briareus
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Fleming Key, Key West, 5 feet
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Cow Key Bridge, Key West, 3 feet |
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CARIBBEAN REEF OCTOPUS
Common in shallow water at night. Brown with an iridescent blue cast and dark ring around the eye, suckers not edged with brown. The Common Octopus, Octopus vulgaris, is active during the day. Attains arm length of 20 inches. Florida (likely farther north) south to Brazil. |
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