Callistoctopus nocturnus (Norman & Sweeney, 1997)
Philippine octopus
photo by FAO

Family:  Octopodidae (octopuses), subfamily: Octopodinae
Max. size:  35 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 5 m
Distribution:  Western Central Pacific: Only known from the Philippines.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  It’s mantle length is 6 cm (Ref. 96968). Inhabits intertidal coral and rocky reefs (Refs. 96968, 128042) (Ref. 3722).
IUCN Red List Status: (LC); Date assessed: 22 July 2014 Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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