Scientific name : Octopus vulgaris
Family : Octopodidae (octopuses, over 150 species)
Size : Up to 130 cm wingspan
Distribution : Mediterranean Sea and Eastern Atlantic, from the British Isles to South Africa
Biology : The octopus has eight tentacles with smooth suction cups, enabling it to move along the seabed and grasp objects with precision. It is easy to spot the octopus’s lair because it leaves mounds of shells and crab shells, the remains of its last meals.
The octopus is highly intelligent, capable of using tools and imitating its fellow creatures, which is remarkable for a mollusc.
IUCN status : Least concern
