Octopus tetricus

Octopus tetricus Gould, 1852
Gloomy octopus

photo by Harasti, David

Family:	Octopodidae (octopuses)
Max. size:	80 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 1,000.0 g; max.weight: 3,000.0 g
Environment:	benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 60 m
Distribution:	Indo-West Pacific: Australia and New Zealand.
Diagnosis:
Biology:	Mantle length is 14 cm (Ref. 96968). Data for maximum weight for males/unsexed is from Ref. 96968. It lives in subtidal areas, adjacent to rocky reefs (Ref. 96968).
IUCN Red List Status:	(LC); Date assessed: 08 April 2016 Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:
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