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Caribbean Reef Octopus (Octopus briareus) · OpenDive Atlas

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Caribbean reef octopus

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Caribbean Reef Octopus

Octopus briareus

CephalopodsIUCN Least Concern

A nocturnal octopus with blue-green iridescent skin that can change colour in an instant. Hunts crabs and shrimps at night on reefs and rubble.

Where to see it

Blue Heron Bridge
Florida — Palm Beach County, United States
Common
Salt Pier
Bonaire — South of Kralendijk, Bonaire
Occasional

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