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Callistoctopus nocturnus (Norman & Sweeney, 1997) Philippine octopus |
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| Family: | Octopodidae (octopuses), subfamily: Octopodinae | |||
| Max. size: | 35 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 5 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Central Pacific: Only known from the Philippines. | |||
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| Biology: | It’s mantle length is 6 cm (Ref. 96968). Inhabits intertidal coral and rocky reefs (Refs. 96968, 128042) (Ref. 3722). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | (LC); Date assessed: 22 July 2014 Ref. 123251) | |||
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