description Pteroctopus tetracirrhus Overview
Pteroctopus tetracirrhus is a species of octopus in the family Octopodidae. It is associated with the Mediterranean Sea and adjacent Atlantic waters, including the Iberian region, and has been recorded on muddy bottoms from about 25 to 720 metres deep. The species has also been called the four-horn octopus, a reference to the long papillae above its eyes.
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What is Pteroctopus tetracirrhus?
Pteroctopus tetracirrhus is an octopus species in the family Octopodidae. It is associated with the Mediterranean Sea and nearby Atlantic waters.
Where has Pteroctopus tetracirrhus been recorded?
The species has been recorded in Mediterranean waters and adjacent Atlantic areas, including the Iberian region. Records describe it from marine muddy-bottom habitats.
How deep does Pteroctopus tetracirrhus live?
It has been recorded from approximately 25 to 720 metres deep. That range includes both relatively shallow coastal water and much deeper habitats.
Does Pteroctopus tetracirrhus live on rocky reefs?
The catalog description specifically associates it with muddy bottoms. That makes soft sediment an important habitat detail when identifying where the species is found.
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