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Least Concern· population trend unknown· assessed 2018

Common Octopus

Octopus vulgaris

Sighting evidence at Los Órganos, La Gomera

Common Octopus

Photo: Susanne Spindler · CC BY-NC-ND

The crevices between the basalt columns are ideal octopus dens, and sharp-eyed divers can find individuals at almost every depth on the wall. They are most active at dusk, hunting crabs and bivalves across the surrounding sandy patches.

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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