DSC_2925 Hutton's Octopus (Octopus huttoni) female caught out at low tide. The small fist-sized Hutton's octopus is sometimes found in rock pools, as are juvenile Common octopus, however as common octopus grow, they move into deeper water further out on the reef. Pudding Island, Otago Harbour *
DSC_3398 Gibbs' octopus (Octopus tetricus) in rock pool. A medium to large species commonly found in rock pools and on subtidal reefs on the North Island east coast from Northland to the Bay of Plenty. The finely reticulated pattern on the skin is distinctive, and it also has orange arms and funnel - if visible. Tokerau Beach, Karikari Peninsula
DSC_6888 Gibbs' octopus (Octopus tetricus) in rock pool. A medium to large species commonly found in rock pools and on subtidal reefs on the North Island east coast from Northland to the Bay of Plenty. The finely reticulated pattern on the skin is distinctive, and it also has orange arms and funnel - if visible. Pakiri Beach, Northland *
