The Common Octopus (Octopus Vulgaris) is one of the most studied octopus species and is considered to be the most intelligent of all invertebrates. It has a large head, eight arms, and can swiftly camouflage itself to match the colors and textures of its environment. When threatened the Common Octopus releases a cloud of ink to hide from the predator and quickly swim away. They are found worldwide, from the eastern Atlantic to Senegal in Africa. The diet of the Common Octopus is made up of crabs, crayfish, and mollusks. They are currently listed as least concern to extinction.
The Common Octopus has an arm length between 29.9”-39.4” (76-100 cm), mantle length of 5.9”-9.8” (15-25 cm), and weight of 6.6-22 lb (3-10 kg). The typical lifespan of the Common Octopus is between 1-2 years.
The Common Octopus (Octopus Vulgaris) is one of the most studied octopus species and is considered to be the most intelligent of all invertebrates. It has a large head, eight arms, and can swiftly camouflage itself to match the colors and textures of its environment. When threatened the Common Octopus releases a cloud of ink to hide from the predator and quickly swim away. They are found worldwide, from the eastern Atlantic to Senegal in Africa. The diet of the Common Octopus is made up of crabs, crayfish, and mollusks. They are currently listed as least concern to extinction.
The Common Octopus has an arm length between 29.9”-39.4” (76-100 cm), mantle length of 5.9”-9.8” (15-25 cm), and weight of 6.6-22 lb (3-10 kg). The typical lifespan of the Common Octopus is between 1-2 years.