Octopus laqueus Kaneko & Kubodera, 2005

[DWhatley]

See octosquid.io for more photos

octosquid.io (with permission) Octopus laqueus is a small incirrate octopus found in Okinawa, Japan and elsewhere in the IndoPacific. It is a sub-tropical nocturnal species that lives in shallow water reefs and lagoons. Unlike most octopuses, which are typically solitary as adults, Octopus laqueus has been observed to share what may be a single den between individuals. If true, Octopus laqueus may be a social octopus, although this idea still requires experimental evidence.

 

[GPO87]

Hey D! Are those lighter patches normal coloration for this species, or are those past injuries?

 

[cuttlegirl]

I was wondering that myself since my cuttles used to injure each other like that...

 

[DWhatley]

Ditto on the quandary. I posted a question to the FB site.