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Coconut octopus

Scientific name: Amphioctopus marginatus

Size: Usually 3.2 inches counting the tentacles, maximum 5.9 inches

Color: Red tint

Distinguishing feature: Very small, black veins can appear on his body. The end of the tentacles can also be blackened.

Where did we see it: Raja Ampat

Coconut octopus of Raja Ampat

Coconut octopus

Scientific name: Amphioctopus marginatus

Size: Usually 3.2 inches counting the tentacles, maximum 5.9 inches

Color: Red tint

Distinguishing feature: Very small, black veins can appear on his body. The end of the tentacles can also be blackened.

Where did we see it: Raja Ampat

In detail

Very difficult to find, and even rather rare, this octopus is visible in night diving. Measuring a few centimeters, this one hides in the corals and remains very shy.

He eats small shrimps, crabs and shells.

The different species of Octopus we have seen

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