About Amphioctopus burryi (G.L.Voss, 1950)
Amphioctopus burryi, commonly known as the brown-striped octopus or the Caribbean arm-stripe octopus, is a species of octopus in the genus Amphioctopus. It is native to the tropical Atlantic Ocean and was first scientifically described in 1950 by G.L. Voss. This species reaches a total length of 25 cm (9.8 in), with its mantle growing up to 7 cm (2.8 in) long. Its body color ranges from reddish-brown to orange, and it may have a purple-brown stripe running across some of its arms.
In terms of distribution and habitat, Amphioctopus burryi occurs in the Gulf of Mexico, and its range extends along the Atlantic coast from North Carolina down to Brazil. It can also be found in waters off the coast of western Africa. This octopus lives at depths of up to 200 meters, and prefers habitats with sandy substrates.
