Amphioctopus fangsiao (D'Orbigny, 1839-1841)
Gold-spot octopus
photo by FAO

Family:  Octopodidae (octopuses), subfamily: Octopodinae
Max. size:  20 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 100.0 g; max. reported age: 1 years
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 150 m, non-migratory
Distribution:  Northwest Pacific. Subtropical to temperate.
Diagnosis:  A small species with an ocellus on each side of the arm crown which contains a narrow, large-diameter, iridescent ring. The iridescent ring typically appears to be gold or metallic green in color. A light orange, broad, rectagular bar can also be seen on the head.
Biology:  Maximum depth from Ref. 97927. Its mantle length is 8 cm (Ref. 96968).
IUCN Red List Status: (LC); Date assessed: 21 July 2014 Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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