Species Type:
Octopus & Kin, Invertebrates
Common Name(s):
Common octopus
Size:
The common octopus grows to be anywhere from 1-3 feet (0.3-0.9 meters) in size.
Diet:
The common octopus feeds on clams, scallops, mussels, oysters and other small aquatic invertebrates.
Range & Habitat:
Found in tropical, subtropical and temperate waters, these can be spotted world-wide. It prefers to stay in coastal waters anywhere from 100-150 meters (328-492 feet) in depth.
Details:
The common octopus has smooth skin with special cells called chromatophores helping them change color quickly. Using camouflage to blend into their surroundings, they’re able to hide from predators and hunt for their prey under the radar. They have eight arms with two rows of suckers on each.