description Eledone massyae Overview
Eledone massyae, called the combed octopus, is a marine octopus of the genus Eledone. It is a benthic species of the southwestern Atlantic, with records from Brazil to Argentina and a type locality at Cabo Frio in Rio de Janeiro State. Unlike the two rows found in the genus Octopus, Eledone massyae has one row of suckers on each arm, a diagnostic feature shared by its genus. [WoRMS taxon record](https://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxlist&tName=Eledone+massyae) [FAO catalogue](https://www.fao.org/4/i3489e/i3489e.pdf)
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What is Eledone massyae?
Eledone massyae is a marine octopus commonly called the combed octopus. It belongs to the genus Eledone.
Where is Eledone massyae found?
It is a benthic species of the southwestern Atlantic, with records from Brazil to Argentina. Its type locality is Cabo Frio in Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil.
How does Eledone differ from Octopus?
Eledone has one row of suckers on each arm, while Octopus has two rows. That arm structure is one of the useful features separating the genera.
Why is Eledone massyae called the combed octopus?
The species is commonly called the combed octopus. It is a seafloor-dwelling octopus of the southwestern Atlantic, rather than an open-water species.
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