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Created 8/22/2024

Family Octopodidae

WEST PACIFIC

Abdopus aculeatus



Raja Ampat, Indonesia
   

ALGAE OCTOPUS

Occurs on shallow reefs or tidepools.  Color drab yet variable, often with pale bands.  Walks upright and backwards when threatened.  Maximum arm length of 12 inches.  Okinawa to Australia.