description Bathypolypus arcticus Overview
Bathypolypus arcticus is a small benthic octopus of cold North Atlantic and Arctic waters. It lives on or near the seafloor, including soft sediment habitats, across a broad depth range extending from the continental shelf into deep water. Like other members of the family Bathypolypodidae, it is adapted to cold, dim marine environments and feeds on bottom-dwelling invertebrates and other small prey.
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Where does Bathypolypus arcticus live?
Bathypolypus arcticus is a small, cold-water octopus of the North Atlantic and Arctic-region seas. It is benthic, meaning it lives on or near the seafloor rather than in the open water column.
How deep can Bathypolypus arcticus live?
Published depth ranges extend from shelf waters to more than 1,200 meters. The FAO catalogue describes it as a cold-water benthic species found from about 20 meters to over 1,200 meters.
How large is Bathypolypus arcticus?
The FAO catalogue gives a maximum mantle length of about 10 centimeters, with most individuals closer to 6 centimeters. Mantle length measures the body behind the head and does not include the arms.
What does benthic mean for this North Atlantic octopus?
It means Bathypolypus arcticus spends its life on or close to the seabed, including soft sediment habitats. This is different from a pelagic octopus that spends most of its time swimming in open water.
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