Overview
Eledone gaucha is a species of octopus from the southern Atlantic Ocean. It is a predator of fish, crabs, lobsters and molluscs.
This octopus is a member of the genus Eledone and belongs to the family Eledonidae.
It was distinguished from a similar species, Eledone massyae. Eledone gaucha is smaller in size than E. massyae and has a smaller mantle and head.
This octopus is a member of the genus Eledone and belongs to the family Eledonidae.
It was distinguished from a similar species, Eledone massyae. Eledone gaucha is smaller in size than E. massyae and has a smaller mantle and head.
Habitat & distribution
Habitats
Marine
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References
- GBIF Auto Sync GBIF
- WoRMS / Aphia World Register of Marine Species
- Wikipedia — Eledone gaucha Wikipedia
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