Caribbean Reef Octopus
Octopus briareus
Sighting evidence at Bahía Concha, Tayrona National Park
Photo: Jean-Paul Cassez · CC BY-NC
Caribbean reef octopus emerge from their dens at dusk to hunt crustaceans and small fish across the sand and rubble margins of Bahía Concha, making the site a rewarding night dive destination. They are masters of camouflage, changing both colour and skin texture within milliseconds, and divers who spot one typically need to watch carefully before it decides to retreat. Each octopus maintains a home den identifiable by the shell and crab-claw middens piled at its entrance.
Evidence at this site
No confirmed records on file at this site
Caribbean Reef Octopus is listed as a curated species here based on historical reports.