Dumbo octopus Fun Facts for Kids

Dumbo octopus

Dumbo octopus Introduction

The dozen or so species that make up Grimpoteuthis are called Dumbo octopuses because of the two large fins—one on either side of the mantle—that protrude like ears. Add in the octopus’s small size (generally around eight inches), relatively short arms, bell-shaped body, pale colouring, and tendency to hover over the seafloor, and you’ve got a cephalopod that’s often called the cutest octopus in the world. Dumbo octopuses live at extreme depths in oceans around the world—up to 13,000 feet below the surface—and are the deepest-living octopuses known. They feed on snails, worms, and other creatures they hoover up from the ocean floor.

Keywords to learn

Cephalopod: An active predatory mollusk of the large class Cephalopoda, such as an octopus or squid.

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Key Data

Order:

Octopoda.
Lifespan:

5-6 years.
Class:

Cephalopoda.
Scientific name:

Grimpoteuthis spp.
Mass:

13 pounds (5.9 kg).
Length:

7.9 to 12 inches (20-30 cm).
Region Found:

Pacific Ocean.
Population Status:

Least concern.
Current population trend:

Unknown.
Diet:

Carnivorous.
Sexual maturity:

Unknown.

As you have learned, the Dumbo octopus is a deep-sea dweller with huge ears, loved by many seen by virtually none. This elusive creature is one for the books.

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