Florent's Guide To The

South Florida Reefs

Caribbean Reef Octopus
Octopus briareus

Caribbean Reef Octopus - Octopus briareus
Location: Turks and Caicos

Scientific Name: Octopus briareus
Category: Octopuses
Size: 1 to 2 ft. (30 to 60 cm)  
Depth: 15-75 ft. (5-23 m)
Distribution: Caribbean, Bahamas, Florida


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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