Cirroctopus hochbergi
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Cirroctopus hochbergi is a cirrate octopus living between 800 and 1,070 meters deep off the coast of northern New Zealand.[3] It is most similar to its sister taxon, Cirroctopus mawsoni;[1] one of the key features separating the two is that C. mawsoni has lighter pigmentation in certain areas.[3]
Threats
While C. hochbergi is not used by humans, it's often taken as bycatch. One of the greatest threats to the species is trawling, which damages its habitat. There are an estimated 1,000 mature individuals. C. hochbergi's population is currently decreasing.[1]
References
- ^ a b c Lyons, G; Allcock, L (2014). "Cirroctopus hochbergi". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species: e.T163337A999635. Retrieved 18 March 2018.
- ^ van der Land, Jacob; Bouchet, Philippe. "Cirroctopus hochbergi". World Register of Marine Species. Retrieved 18 March 2018.
- ^ a b Young, Richard; Vecchione, Michael; O'Shea, Steve. "Cirroctopus hochbergi". Tree of Life Web Project. Retrieved 18 March 2018.
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