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| cephalopods text index | photo index |
| Phylum Mollusca > Class Cephalopoda > Family Octopodidae |
| Smooth
seagrass octopuses awaiting identification* Family Octopodidae updated May 09 Where seen? This octopus with a large smooth head is sometimes seen on Changi, among seagrasses. Sometimes tiny ones hardly bigger than a seagrass leaf can be seen. Features: Head about 12cm long, arms may be 15-20cm long. The head is smooth and oval, and relatively large compared to the arms. Arms tapering, webbing not very extensive. This octopus hasn't been seen to change the skin texture into large bumps or spines. One was seen hiding inside a large shell of a dead Noble volute (Cymbiola nobilis). |
 Changi, Apr 05 |
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Smooth headed octopuses on Singapore shores
 A mating pair? Changi, Jul 07 |
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 Changi, May 09 |
 Trying to drag a crab into its lair. |
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 Changi, Jul 08 |
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more photos of smooth headed octopuses on Singapore shores
part 1 | part 2
*Species are difficult to positively identify without close examination.
On this website, they are grouped by external features for convenience of display.
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