Octopus minor

Octopus minor (Sasaki, 1920)
Long arm octopus

photo by FAO

Family:	Octopodidae (octopuses)
Max. size:	70 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:	benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 200 m
Distribution:	Northwest Pacific: China, Japan and Korea (South).
Diagnosis:
Biology:	The species is light to dark gray in color, but when in danger or stimulated, it turns to dark red (Ref. 83447). Its mantle length is 8 cm (Ref. 96968). Maximum depth from Ref. 106826. Benthic, littoral species to a depth of 200 (Ref. 106826). Found on mud and mud sand (Ref 112117). Feeds on crustaceans. Common bait are small live crabs (Ref. 112117).
IUCN Red List Status:	Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 20 April 2016 Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:
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