Octopus mercatoris
| Caribbean Dwarf Octopus | |
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| Species: | O. mercatoris
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| Octopus mercatoris | |
Species Information
Octopus Mercatoris is a small Atlantic octopus. It is mainly nocturnal, hunting by night and staying in a cave during the day. While most Octopi are cannibalistic, O. Mercatoris is less cannibalistic than other species, and are sometimes found in small groups under rocks. Thought they are common, they are rarely seen. They eat crabs, shrimps, and small fish. These octopi have life spans of 8-10 months.
Private Aquaria
Because O. Mercatoris is a large egged species, it can be bred, and their larvae can be raised successfully by private aquarium keepers. They are commonly offered in the aquarium trade, usually full grown, and this means that they only have a very short life left to live in the aquarium.
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