Fishing for California two-spot octopus

Octopus bimaculoides

The California two-spot octopus is a medium-sized cephalopod distinguished by the prominent blue eyespots beneath its eyes. Found along the Pacific coast of North America, it inhabits rocky reefs and kelp forests. This octopus typically has an arm span of up to 3 feet and weighs around 1-2 pounds. It is known for its intelligence, camouflage ability, and solitary, nocturnal behavior. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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