Common Octopus

Octopus vulgaris

Family: Octopodidae Category: Predator Max size: 90 cm

Species information

Habitat: Rocky coastal areas, coral reefs
Distribution: Atlantic Ocean, Mediterranean Sea
Food: Crabs, mollusks, fish
Way of living: Solitary
Behavior: Highly intelligent, capable of camouflage, uses jet propulsion for fast escapes

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