Ascension Island Octopus

Octopus occidentalis

Classification

Class: Cephalopoda
Order: Octopoda
Family: Octopodidae

Octopus is the largest genus of octopuses, comprising about 100 species. These species are widespread throughout the world's oceans. Many species formerly placed in the genus Octopus are now assigned to other genera within the family.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog

United Kingdom · 1

Sources and credits

DescriptionOctopus (genus), Wikipedia contributors

Ascension Island Octopus

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