Family: |
Octopodidae (octopuses), subfamily: Octopodinae |
Max. size: |
16.5 cm ML (male/unsexed); max.weight: 750.0 g |
Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 70 - 700 m |
Distribution: |
Mediterranean Sea and Northeast Atlantic: from Spain south to Morocco, and the Mediterranean. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Minimum depth from Ref. 105634. Benthic (Ref. 1970). Inhabits the lower continental shelf and upper slope. Feeds on crustaceans (Reptantia and Natantia), fish and cephalopods (Ref. 106837). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 18 August 2015 Ref. 123251)
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