Tropical Reefs

Atlantic Longarm Octopus

Macrotritopus defilippi

Location: Blue Heron Bridge, Florida

Scientific Name: Macrotritopus defilippi

Also known as: Lilliput Longarm Octopus

Category: Octopuses

Size: Up to 14 in. (36 cm)

Depth: 4-600 ft. (1-180 m)

Distribution: Bahamas, Caribbean, Florida