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
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IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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California two-spot octopus
Santa Monica Pier
10 in · 2 lb
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Dana Point Harbor
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King Harbour Marina
13 in · 1 lb
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San Diego County Coast
9 in · 1 lb
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Agua Hedionda Lagoon
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