New octopus species in the Gulf of Mexico (2006)

New octopus species in the Gulf of Mexico (2006)

A new species of octopus, Benthoctopus sp. attached to the port manipulator arm of Alvin. Collected from the shore of a brine lake at 2330 m depth in the Gulf of Mexico.
Species (common):
Year: 2006
Details:
Media Type: Photograph
Data Type: Photograph
Device Type: Camera:Digital
Feature: GulfOfMexico
Investigator: Charles Fisher
Expedition: AT15-03
Chief Scientist: Charles Fisher
Species: Benthoctopus sp.