Common Octopus
Octopus vulgaris
Sighting evidence at Lavezzi Islands, Corsica
Photo: Susanne Spindler · CC BY-NC-ND
Octopus are abundant across the Lavezzi reefscape, exploiting the complex granite substrate for denning and hunting. The shallow, clear water makes observing their colour-changing displays and problem-solving behaviour particularly rewarding. Night dives reveal their activity patterns as they roam openly across the reef.
Evidence at this site
No confirmed records on file at this site
Common Octopus is listed as a curated species here based on historical reports.