The Caribbean reef octopus, Octopus briareus, is a medium-sized cephalopod known for its vibrant blue-green coloration and long arms. Inhabiting shallow coral reefs and seagrass beds in the Caribbean Sea and western Atlantic, it can reach an arm span of up to 24 inches and weigh around 3 pounds. It is nocturnal and solitary, exhibiting complex behaviors such as problem-solving and camouflage. This summary is generated by AI
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IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Caribbean reef octopus
San Diego County Coast
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Caribbean reef octopus
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Caribbean reef octopus
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Caribbean reef octopus
13 in · 1 lb
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