Callistoctopus macropus
| Scientific name | Callistoctopus macropus |
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| Descriptor | Risso |
| Year of description | 1826 |
| IUCN category | LC |
| Family | Octopodidae |
| Genus | Callistoctopus |
Introduction
Callistoctopus macropus is a salt water mollusc.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Size14 - 16 cm
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Colourschanging
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Mimicrymultiple
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Type of mouthbeak
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ChromatophoresYes
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Motifponctuations
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Size14 - 16 cm
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Colourschanging
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Mimicrymultiple
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Type of mouthbeak
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ChromatophoresYes
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Motifponctuations
How to recognize Callistoctopus macropus ?
Callistoctopus macropus measures between 14 and 16 cm. This mollusc is bicolore with a predominantly rouge and marron body. The also has ponctuations.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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Sociabilitysolitary
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Way of livingnocturnal
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VenomousYes
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Dietpredator
Chromatophores are pigment cells that reflect light in the integument of some animals. They are mostly responsible for the color of the skin and eyes of cold-blooded animals and are created by the neural crest during embryonic development.
Callistoctopus macropus is a mollusc solitary naturally found near the rocks. This species is carnivorous . This mollusc lives mainly at night. Usually, it leaves its hiding place and starts to be active once it gets dark.
This species is territorial and does not appreciate the presence of intruders nearby, especially animals with similar behavior. It can also be virulent toward conspecifics. However, Callistoctopus macropus has little concern for non-territorial animals.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare qui pond sur substrat caché
Callistoctopus macropus is a mollusc ovipare qui pond sur substrat caché.
Risks for humans
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VenomousYes
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BiteYes
This species can attack if it feels threatened. It is important to be particularly vigilant especially during dives or fishing sessions.
Where to find it?
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature18 - 25 °C
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Depth0 - 100 m
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EnvironmentFree benthic
Biotope presentation
Callistoctopus macropus is most often found at a depth between 0m and 100m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
Fishkeeping
Not recommended
We do not recommend keeping this species in an aquarium. It has unpredictable needs which, if not met, generate significant stress, potentially leading to a shorter life expectancy, an interruption of its growth or the development of pathogens.
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Bibliographic references
Cephalopods of the world - Volume 3 Octopods and Vampire Squids - FAO Fisheries Synopsis - 2014.
Tags
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