Octopus (Caribbean Reef)

About the Octopus (Caribbean Reef)

They can change color and texture in under a second, including creating temporary papillae that mimic coral or rock textures. They are solitary and territorial. They are most active at night. They are sometimes called the specialty of the Caribbean reef. They can be blue-green, brown, or red depending on mood and surroundings. They have been observed using coconut shells as portable shelters. They can squeeze through any gap larger than their beak. They are popular subjects for cephalopod behavior research.