Profile updated on 2 December 2021

SUMMARY

SUMMARY

IDENTIFICATION

SCIENTIFIC NAME(s)

Octopus vulgaris

SPECIES NAME(s)

Common octopus

According to FAO/CECAC (FAO 2016) the population of Octopus vulgaris in Western Africa, based on political or geographic limits rather than on biological reasons, is divided into three main units: Dakhla (26°N-21 °N), Cape Blanc (21°N-16°N) and Senegal-Gambia (16°N-12 °N). According to FAO's last assessment, this stock identification has recently been confirmed using a vessel monitoring system (VMS) and genetic analysis (FAO 2020), but more information is needed.


ANALYSIS

Strengths
  • A management plan was established in 2016 and anticipates additional measures for when the biomass is below BMSY.

SCORES

Management Quality:

Management Strategy:

< 6

Managers Compliance:

< 6

Fishers Compliance:

< 6