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Octopus hawaiiensis Eydoux & Souleyet 1852

Octopus hawaiiensis

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Octopus hawaiiensis, also known as the Hawaiian octopus or crescent octopus, is an octopus in the family Octopodidae endemic to Hawaii.[1][2]

Description

Octopus hawaiiensis uses venom to kill its prey. Its diet consists of mollusks, such as crabs, and fish.[3]

Distribution

It is found in the benthic zone at depths of 5–9 m (16–30 ft) in tropical climates.[3]

References

  1. ^ "WoRMS - World Register of Marine Species - Octopus hawaiiensis Souleyet, 1852". www.marinespecies.org. Retrieved 2022-09-27.
  2. ^ "Hawaiian or Crescent Octopus, Octopus hawaiiensis". www.marinelifephotography.com. Retrieved 2022-09-27.
  3. ^ a b Palomares ML, Pauly D, eds. (2022). "Octopus hawaiiensis" in SeaLifeBase. October 2022 version.
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Octopus hawaiiensis: Brief Summary

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Octopus hawaiiensis, also known as the Hawaiian octopus or crescent octopus, is an octopus in the family Octopodidae endemic to Hawaii.

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