description Scaeurgus patagiatus Overview
Scaeurgus patagiatus is a benthic octopus in the family Octopodidae that inhabits subtropical marine waters at roughly 200 to 325 metres depth. Records place it in the Pacific, including waters around Hawaii, Japan, and the East China Sea, rather than in the Mediterranean range associated with Scaeurgus unicirrhus. Males can reach a mantle length of about 6.3 centimetres, and the species is not a major fishery target.
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What kind of octopus is Scaeurgus patagiatus?
Scaeurgus patagiatus is a benthic octopus in the family Octopodidae. Benthic means it lives on or near the seafloor.
How deep does Scaeurgus patagiatus live?
Records place it at roughly 200 to 325 metres depth. It is therefore associated with deeper water than many familiar shallow-water octopuses.
Where has Scaeurgus patagiatus been recorded?
The species has been recorded in Pacific waters, including around Hawaii, Japan, and the East China Sea. Those records place it outside the Mediterranean range.
Is Scaeurgus patagiatus a Mediterranean octopus?
No, the supplied distribution records place it in the Pacific. Examples include waters around Hawaii, Japan, and the East China Sea, at approximately 200 to 325 metres.
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