Overview
Nautiluses move vertically along steep reef slopes and use many simple tentacles to locate food. Their external shell differs dramatically from the body plan of modern octopuses and squids.
Physical characteristics
Length15–25 cm
Weight0.7–1.3 kg
Typical lifespan20 years
DietOmnivore
Habitat & distribution
Habitats
Coral Reef SlopeDeep Reef
Range
Indian OceanPacific OceanIndo-Pacific
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