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Amphioctopus marginatus Coconut Garden, Lembeh. Night dive.<br />
This one was a juvenile, I think, because it was quite small. Amphioctopus marginatus,Coconut octopus,Geotagged,Indonesia,Spring Click/tap to enlarge

Amphioctopus marginatus

Coconut Garden, Lembeh. Night dive.
This one was a juvenile, I think, because it was quite small.

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''Amphioctopus marginatus'', also known as the coconut octopus and veined octopus, is a medium-sized cephalopod belonging to the genus ''Amphioctopus''. It is found in tropical waters of the western Pacific Ocean. It commonly preys upon shrimp, crabs, and clams, and displays unusual behavior including bipedal walking and tool use .

Similar species: Octopuses
Species identified by Patomarazul
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Uploaded Dec 22, 2018. Captured May 27, 2018 12:45 in Paudean, South Lembeh, Bitung City, North Sulawesi, Indonesia.
  • TG-5
  • f/6.3
  • 1/200s
  • ISO200
  • 18mm