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Small Octopus

Robsonella fontaniana

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Easily confused with

Study checks a spoken answer against these, and tells you which one you named.

Where it is recorded

Records by month in Chile.January 5, February 4, March 1, April 4, May 2, June 1, July 1, August 1, September 1, October 5, November 16, December 5.
Chile46
Región del Bío-Bío34
Región de Valparaíso7
Región de Los Lagos3
Argentina1
Región de Aysén del Gral.Ibañez del Campo1
Región de Coquimbo1

Counts show where people looked, not only where it lives.

Traits

Behavioral

  • SmartDemonstrates problem-solving and learningChecked by the maintainer

Physical

  • CamouflageCan change color or blend with surroundingsChecked by the maintainer

Classification

KingdomAnimals · Animalia
PhylumMolluscs · Mollusca
ClassCephalopods · Cephalopoda
OrderOctopuses · Octopoda
FamilyTypical Octopuses · Octopodidae
GenusRobsonella

Sources

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