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Least Concern· population trend unknown· assessed 2018

Common Octopus

Octopus vulgaris

Sighting evidence at Göcek Island Reef, Fethiye / Göcek

Common Octopus

Photo: Susanne Spindler · CC BY-NC-ND

Abundant across the sandy rubble and boulder zones, where middens of crab and mollusc shells outside den openings betray their presence. Active hunters at dusk, they shift colour and texture with remarkable speed. Night dives here regularly reveal multiple individuals on the move simultaneously.

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.

How is this calculated?

Sighting evidence is compiled from iNaturalist observation records within a set proximity radius, filtered for quality-grade observations. “Last confirmed” is the date of the most recent research-grade record. Record count covers a rolling 24-month window. Confidence reflects record count, recency, and consistency of seasonal signal.

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