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Octopus

natural science
  • Field Collection Site
  • Collection Date
    12 Jan 2015
  • Accession Number
    MA122790
  • Accession Date
    22 Jun 2017
  • Department

Images and documents

Natural Science Specimen

  • Scientific Name
    Octopus Cuvier, 1798
  • Classification
  • Family
  • Genus
  • Specimen Category
  • Storage Method
  • Region
  • Field Collection Site
  • Collection Method
  • Collection Date
    12 Jan 2015
  • Depth from
    6m
  • Habitat Notes
    Sloping sandy point with small patch reefs, coral bommies from about 15 m to near surface.
  • Site latitude/longitude
    -18.72806 (± 10 m)
    -174.09119 (± 10 m)

  • Last Update
    07 Sep 2020

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