Description
Thaumoctopus mimicus is an Indo-Pacific species of octopus capable of impersonating other local species and/or predators. They are notable for being able to change their skin color and texture in order to blend in with their environment, such as algae-encrusted rock and nearby coral through pigment sacs known as chromatop... Read more in SeabookLocations
- Indo-Pacific
- Lembeh Island
- Malaysia East
- Malaysia
- Sulawesi Island
- +4 locations in Seabook
Colors
white
black
brown
Habitat and Environment
Benthic
Coral reef
Mud and Sand