Galeoctopus lateralis Norman, Boucher & Hochberg, 2004
Sharkclub octopus
Galeoctopus lateralis
photo by FAO

Family:  Octopodidae (octopuses)
Max. size:  16.5 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 18.0 g
Environment:  pelagic; marine; depth range 188 - 430 m
Distribution:  Central Pacific.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  It’s mantle length is 3.7 cm (Ref. 96968). Feeds on fish and crustaceans (Ref. 1826).
IUCN Red List Status: (LC); Date assessed: 28 July 2014 Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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