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Octopus, common

They reach sexual maturity at about 3 to 4 months and only live for 9 to 15 months. The female octopus guards her eggs and aerates them by blowing water over them. During this time she stops feeding and dies after the eggs hatch.

Family Name:
Haliotis midae
Common Name:
Octopus, common
Size:
up to 120 cm