Octopus rubescens (IMAGE) University of Chicago Press Journals Caption This East Pacific ruby octopus, Octopus rubescens, was photographed by Kirt L. Onthank near Whidbey Island, Washington, United States. Credit Kirt L. Onthank Usage Restrictions With credit License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.