Atlantic Pygmy Octopus (Octopus joubini)

Atlantic Pygmy Octopus, a reference photo — Photo: Katie Ahlfeld · CC0 (licence)

The Atlantic pygmy octopus (Octopus joubini), also known as the small-egg Caribbean pygmy octopus, is a small species of octopus in the order Octopoda. Fully grown, this cephalopod reaches a mantle length of 4.5 cm (1.8 inches) with arms up to 9 cm (3.5 inches) long. They are known for being intelligent creatures with keen senses, particularly good sight.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Atlantic Pygmy Octopus being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Octopus americanus
Macrotritopus defilippi
Amphioctopus aegina
Robsonella fontaniana
Octopus kaurna

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Mollusca
Class: Cephalopoda
Order: Octopoda
Family: Octopodidae
Genus: Octopus
Species: Octopus joubini

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