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Cephalopods · Octopodidae

Webfoot octopus

Amphioctopus fangsiao · 短蛸

Synonyms: Octopus ocellatus

Field marks

A golden ring-shaped eyespot between the bases of arms 2 and 3 on each side; short arms

Size
Mantle length about 5–8 cm
Habitat
Shallow mud, sand or rock; often lays eggs in empty shells in winter and spring
Distribution
Chinese coast
Diet
Eats crustaceans and shellfish
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Profile compiled from common references; awaiting expert review.

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