description Graneledone macrotyla Overview
Graneledone macrotyla is a species of benthic octopus in the genus Graneledone. It was described from the Southern Ocean and is recorded in the southwest Atlantic, including the Falkland Islands region, Burdwood Bank, and nearby continental slopes, at reported depths from about 90 to 2,044 meters. The species is notable in taxonomic literature as the large-tuberculate octopus, and Graneledone yamana is currently treated as a synonym in the World Register of Marine Species.
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What type of octopus is Graneledone macrotyla?
Graneledone macrotyla is a benthic octopus in the genus Graneledone. Benthic means it lives on or near the seafloor rather than spending most of its time in open water.
Where is Graneledone macrotyla found?
The species was described from the Southern Ocean and is recorded in the southwest Atlantic. Reported areas include the Falkland Islands region, Burdwood Bank, and nearby continental slopes.
How deep does Graneledone macrotyla live?
Records place Graneledone macrotyla at depths measured in hundreds of metres, including reports around the deeper continental-slope environment. Exact depth records vary by collection and reference.
Is Graneledone macrotyla related to the famous giant Pacific octopus?
It belongs to the same broad octopus order but is a different species and genus from the giant Pacific octopus, Enteroctopus dofleini. Graneledone macrotyla is associated with Southern Ocean and southwest Atlantic habitats.
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