Family

Common name: Octopus

Scientific name: Octopodidae

The Octopodidae family, commonly known as octopuses, includes some of the most intelligent invertebrates in the ocean. Members of this family are characterized by their eight arms, bulbous heads, and the ability to change color and texture for camouflage and communication. They are also known for their escape artistry and problem-solving skills. In the aquarium, they require a species-specific setup with secure lids to prevent escapes, plenty of hiding places, and a diet of live or frozen seafood. Octopuses are generally solitary and can be challenging to keep due to their specific needs and relatively short lifespans.

  1. Algae Octopus (Abdopus aculeatus) camouflages perfectly with its surrounding on coral reef
    Common name: Algae Octopus
    Scientific name: Abdopus aculeatus
  2. Coconut Octopus - Amphioctopus marginatus hunts at night. Sea life of Tulamben, Bali, Indonesia.
    Common name: Veined octopus
    Scientific name: Amphioctopus marginatus
  3. Starry Night Octopus - Callistoctopus luteus on the seabed. Underwater night life of Tulamben, Bali, Indonesia.
    Common name: Starry night octopus
    Scientific name: Callistoctopus luteus
  4. Atlantic white-spotted octopus - Callistoctopus macropus
    Common name: Whitespot octopus
    Scientific name: Callistoctopus macropus
  5. Greater blue-ringed octopus (Hapalochlaena lunulata) on a reeftop, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia
    Common name: Greater blue-ringed octopus
    Scientific name: Hapalochlaena lunulata
  6. A deadly but beautifuly striking Blue Ringed Octopus - Hapalochlaena maculosa - shows its true colours.... Taken in Lombok, Indonesia.
    Common name: Lesser blue-ringed octopus
    Scientific name: Hapalochlaena maculosa
  7. Octopus resting in crevice
    Common name: Two-spotted octopus
    Scientific name: Octopus bimaculatus
  8. Octopus cyanea displaying beautiful camouflage patterns
    Common name: Big blue octopus
    Scientific name: Octopus cyanea
  9. Octopus swimming in the ocean. Generative AI.
    Common name: common octopus
    Scientific name: Octopus vulgaris
  10. Mimic Octopus - Thaumoctopus mimicus
    Common name: Mimic Octopus
    Scientific name: Thaumoctopus mimicus
  11. Wunderpus Octopus - Wunderpus photogenicus swims in the open sea. Underwater world of Bali, Indonesia.
    Common name: Wonderpus octopus
    Scientific name: Wunderpus photogenicus