Common Octopus
Octopus vulgaris
Sighting evidence at Miller's Point, False Bay
Photo: Susanne Spindler · CC BY-NC-ND
Miller's Point hosts one of the densest octopus populations in South Africa, with individuals occupying virtually every suitable rocky crevice along the reef. These highly intelligent cephalopods can be observed hunting crabs and small fish with remarkable coordination, sometimes herding prey against rock faces before striking. Night dives here are especially productive for octopus encounters, as individuals emerge from their dens to roam the open reef in search of food.
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.