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
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
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.
