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Octopus kagoshimensis

Octopus kagoshimensis

Photo by Sudachi
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35.1497, 139.612

Field Notes

Description:

スナダコ (sunadako) or "sand octopus" in Japanese.
This spotting was a little under 20 cm.
The distinctive eye markings are unique to this species.

Habitat:

Sandy shallow waters. Active at night when hunting.

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Biodiversity of Central Japan
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PublishedSeptember 15, 2014

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