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Octopus minor (Sasaki, 1920) Long arm octopus |
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| 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). | |||
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| 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) | |||
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