Dumbo Octopus (Grimpoteuthis bathynectes)
Dumbo Octopus (Grimpoteuthis bathynectes)
The Dumbo Octopus (Grimpoteuthis) is a cephalopod that was named after its resemblance to Disney’s Dumbo character. There are about 13 species of Dumbo Octopuses. The Dumbo Octopus has two ear-like fins that extend from each eye and a bell-shaped body with a pale coloring. Dumbo Octopuses live all over the world at extreme depths of up to 13,000 ft (3,962 m) below the surface, and hover over the seafloor. Their diet consists of snails, worms, crustaceans, and copepods. Dumbo Octopuses do not ink like other as they don’t need defense in their environment. They are currently not in danger of extinction.
The Dumbo Octopus has an overall length between 7.9”-11.8” (20-30 cm), mantle length of 3.94”-4.7” (10-12 cm), and weight of 2-13 lb (.9-5.9 kg). The typical lifespan of the Dumbo Octopus is between 3-5 years.
The Dumbo Octopus (Grimpoteuthis) is a cephalopod that was named after its resemblance to Disney’s Dumbo character. There are about 13 species of Dumbo Octopuses. The Dumbo Octopus has two ear-like fins that extend from each eye and a bell-shaped body with a pale coloring. Dumbo Octopuses live all over the world at extreme depths of up to 13,000 ft (3,962 m) below the surface, and hover over the seafloor. Their diet consists of snails, worms, crustaceans, and copepods. Dumbo Octopuses do not ink like other as they don’t need defense in their environment. They are currently not in danger of extinction.
The Dumbo Octopus has an overall length between 7.9”-11.8” (20-30 cm), mantle length of 3.94”-4.7” (10-12 cm), and weight of 2-13 lb (.9-5.9 kg). The typical lifespan of the Dumbo Octopus is between 3-5 years.