Apart from the common octopus, there are several edible species that belong to the Octopus and Eledone genera: the white or horned octopus (Eledone cirrosa) has one single row of suction cups and a very large head and it is sold in cans; the musky octopus (Eledone moschata) is very similar to the white one, but with a sulphur and rather unpleasant odour; and the white spotted octopus (Octopus macropus), with long tentacles with respect to its body, located in the Mediterranean. Its meat becomes tender after being hit or after freezing.
Recipes
Galicia style octopus with potatoes