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Least Concern· population trend unknown· assessed 2018

Common Octopus

Octopus vulgaris

Sighting evidence at Kleftiko, Milos

Common Octopus

Photo: Susanne Spindler · CC BY-NC-ND

Kleftiko's crevice-rich geology provides ideal den habitat, and the population here is notably dense. They forage openly during the day, changing colour and texture against the pale volcanic rock. Divers regularly observe complex foraging runs along the posidonia edges at 8 to 15 metres.

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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