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Octopus kagoshimensis

Octopus kagoshimensis

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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Sudachi
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Sudachi

三浦市, Japan

Spotted on Sep 7, 2014
Submitted on Sep 15, 2014

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