description Eledone aldrovandi Overview
Eledone aldrovandi is a historical scientific name associated with the curled octopus, Eledone cirrhosa, rather than a securely separate modern species in current taxonomic treatments. Eledone cirrhosa is a northeastern Atlantic and Mediterranean octopus distinguished from Octopus by having a single row of suckers on each arm. The animal is a benthic cephalopod that feeds on bottom-dwelling prey and occurs in coastal and shelf waters. This entry is most useful for readers comparing older literature and current octopus nomenclature.
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