Coconut Octopus

Amphioctopus marginatus

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Max Size

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Max Weight

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Max Depth

190 m

Description

Amphioctopus marginatus is a medium-sized cephalopod belonging to the genus Amphioctopus. It is found in tropical waters of the western Pacific Ocean. It commonly preys upon shrimp, crabs, and clams, and displays unusual behavior including bipedal walking and tool use (gathering coconut shells and seashells and using thes... Read more in Seabook

Locations

Vietnam Cambodia Egypt East Papua New Guinea Lembeh Island +55 more in Seabook

Colors

white

brown

yellow

Habitat and Environment

Benthic

Coral reef

Mud and Sand

Social Behaviour

Solitary