Octopus kapalae, sp. nov.: A New Species of Octopus from Southeastern Australia

D. Rex Mitchell; Amanda Reid

doi:10.3316/INFORMIT.324672282209597

Octopus kapalae, sp. nov.: A New Species of Octopus from Southeastern Australia

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Abstract

Octopus kapalae, sp. nov. is described from preserved specimens housed in the Australian Museum,
Sydney. The species is found on the edge of the continental shelf off south-eastern Australia, at depths
between 176 m and 503 m. The possession of large eggs suggests the young hatch as miniature adults and do not disperse widely. The species may be endemic to the region.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	57-67
Number of pages	11
Journal	Proceedings of the Linnean Society of New South Wales
Volume	139
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.3316/INFORMIT.324672282209597
Publication status	Published - 20 Mar 2017
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Octopus kapalae
Octopus
South-eastern Australia
Australian Octopodidae

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