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Atlantic Pygmy Octopus
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Atlantic Pygmy Octopus

Octopus joubini

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

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