[5] Individuals are capable of autotomy, sacrificing a writhing arm to a predator to distract it while making an escape.

Abdopus capricornicus change their patterning in order to camouflage in varying circumstances, whether intraspecific or interspecific interactions.

[3] When compared with similar species, A. capricornicus has a higher degree of folding on the surface of its optic lobe.

[11] Their optic lobes are also considered to be crescent-shaped, and this morphological feature becomes more noticeable as these octopuses grow from juveniles into adults.

This increased distinguishable shape of the optic lobe is likely due to the change from planktonic to benthic life as they grow and develop.

Additionally, the ability to squeeze into places predators may not be able to fit and/or reach allows individuals to hide.

[13] A unique predatory evasion tactic that A. capricornicus possess is the ability to autotomize their arms, acting as a distraction to the predators, drawing attention away and allowing the octopus to escape.

A pattern that is displayed strictly during social interactions is horizontal black stripes with a pale background.