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Octopus viridis

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A small octopus found in shallow Indo-Pacific coastal reefs from East Africa to Polynesia, named for its greenish body coloration and capable of rapid chromatic change.

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Where is Octopus viridis found?

Octopus viridis is associated with shallow coastal reefs in the Indo-Pacific. Its reported range extends from East Africa eastward to Polynesia.

Why is it called Octopus viridis?

The name refers to its greenish body coloration. Like other octopuses, it can also change its visible coloration quickly, so the name does not mean it stays uniformly green.

Can Octopus viridis change color?

Yes. It is capable of rapid chromatic change, which octopuses use for camouflage, signaling, or responses to their surroundings.

Is Octopus viridis a deep-sea octopus?

No. It is described as a small reef-associated octopus from shallow coastal waters, rather than a deep-ocean species.

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