Saltwater
Common Octopus
Octopus vulgaris
Hebrew name: תמנון מצוי
- Peak season
- Fall and Winter (September-February)
- Length range
- 15–80 cm
- Weight range
- 0.3–8 kg
- Typical depth
- 0–100 m
Habitat
Rocky reefs, caves, and crevices from the shallows to 100 m depth. Creates dens in holes, often marked by shell middens.
Behavior
Highly intelligent cephalopod that hunts crabs, shellfish, and fish using stealth and camouflage. Most active at dawn and dusk.
Best techniques
- Octopus pot or trap
- Jigging with white lure near rocks
- Spearing while snorkelling
- Bottom fishing with crab bait
