Species profile
Brazilian Reef Octopus
Octopus insularis
Octopus/squid1.1K iNat observations
At a glance
Brazilian Reef Octopus (Octopus insularis) is an octopus/squid present across the CatchRules coverage area but without species-specific bag, size, or season rules tracked in our regulatory dataset.
Confirmed by 13 research-grade iNaturalist observations across the species' range.
Notable details
- Was misidentified as Octopus vulgaris for decades before scientists recognized it as a distinct species.
- Found across the tropical Atlantic, from Brazil north to the Caribbean and Canary Islands.
- Primarily nocturnal, retreating to reef dens to rest during the day.
- Diet consists mainly of crustaceans, mollusks, and small fish.
Where Brazilian Reef Octopus are seen
Background
Octopus insularis is a species of octopus described in 2008 from individuals found off the coast of Brazil, with a potentially much larger range.
Background excerpt adapted from Wikipedia's Brazilian Reef Octopus article (CC BY-SA). Visit Wikipedia for the full entry.
Other octopus/squid on CatchRules
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