Common Octopus

The common octopus (Octopus vulgaris) is -well- common, and widespread. It is not considered a threatened species. There are quite a lot of them, but most of the time they are difficult to spot because they prefer to hide and are able to camouflage themselves so very well. It is a very impressive sight when you do see them.

The common octopus is an impressive sight. This one was spotted near Aqaba, Jordan. In water only about two meters deep. In the Red Sea.