Mosaic Longarm Octopus

The species Abdopus abaculus, commonly known as the mosaic octopus, belongs to the group of pygmy octopuses. Initially described under the nomenclature Octopus abaculus by researchers M. D. Norman and M. J. Sweeney in 1997, this species was identified using specimens collected in Zamboanga del Norte, 🇵🇭 Philippines.

The physical dimensions of A. abaculus include a mantle length reaching up to 33 millimeters (1.3 inches) and a maximum weight of 21 grams (0.74 ounces). The species exhibits a color palette ranging from dark gray to dark purple, accented with spots ranging from cream to light purple. The reproductive capability of A. abaculus includes the laying of eggs measuring up to 2.4 millimeters (0.09 inches) in diameter.

Geographically, Abdopus abaculus is predominantly located in the 🇵🇭 Philippines and has been observed in other regions such as 🇹🇴 Tonga and 🇯🇵 Japan. The species inhabits marine environments at depths ranging from 0 to 5 meters (0 to 16 feet).