Species Type:
Octopus & Kin
Common Name(s):
Caribbean two-spot octopus
Size:
Caribbean two-spot octopuses grow up to 14 inches (35 centimeters) in length.
Diet:
Caribbean two-spot octopuses eat crabs, shrimp, mollusks and smaller fishes.
Range & Habitat:
Found in coral reef communities, rubble and sandy bottom habitats, these octopuses live in the western Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea.
Details:
Caribbean two-spot octopuses are yellow-tan in color with a darker spotted texture on their skin. They have special skin cells called chromatophores that allow them to change color and hide themselves within their environment.