How deep does the Glass Octopod live?

The Glass Octopod (Vitreledonella richardi) is typically found at 0–1000 m.

How big does the Glass Octopod get?

The Glass Octopod grows to about 45 cm.

Glass Octopod

Vitreledonella richardi

Group: Octopus
Typical depth: 0–1000 m
Max size: 45 cm
IUCN status: LC

A see through deep sea octopus, the glass octopod drifts in dim midwater of warm oceans from near the surface down to at least a thousand metres. Its transparent body hides it from predators, and males are thought to wrap the female in their webs during mating.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Cephalopoda › Octopoda › Amphitretidae › Vitreledonella

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 141962.

FAQ

How deep does the Glass Octopod live?: The Glass Octopod (Vitreledonella richardi) is typically found at 0–1000 m.
How big does the Glass Octopod get?: The Glass Octopod grows to about 45 cm.