description Amphioctopus neglectus Overview
Amphioctopus neglectus, the neglected ocellate octopus, is a benthic octopus in the family Octopodidae and the tropical Indo-Pacific. It has been recorded from the Andaman Sea, the Gulf of Thailand, the coasts of Indochina, and as far west as Kerala, India, generally in waters no deeper than about 80 metres. The species is relevant to marine biodiversity inventories and research on ocellate-octopus distribution and cryptic diversity.
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What is Amphioctopus neglectus?
Amphioctopus neglectus is the neglected ocellate octopus. It is a benthic member of the family Octopodidae found in the tropical Indo-Pacific.
Where has Amphioctopus neglectus been recorded?
Records include the Andaman Sea, the Gulf of Thailand, the coasts of Indochina, and Kerala in India. These locations place it across a broad tropical Indo-Pacific range.
What does benthic mean for Amphioctopus neglectus?
Benthic means the octopus lives on or near the seafloor. That distinguishes Amphioctopus neglectus from an animal described as living mainly in the open water.
Is Amphioctopus neglectus found only around Thailand?
No. The species has records from the Andaman Sea and Gulf of Thailand, but also from Indochina and as far west as Kerala, India.
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