North Pacific Giant Octopus
Enteroctopus dofleini
- Group: Octopus
- Typical depth: 0–1500 m
- Max size: 3 m
- IUCN status: LC
The giant Pacific octopus is the largest octopus on Earth, with an arm spread that can reach almost ten metres and a weight of many kilograms. It keeps to coastal rock and soft bottoms near a home den, never the deep open ocean, and females outgrow males. They range from the low shore down to around 1,500 metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Cephalopoda › Octopoda › Enteroctopodidae › Enteroctopus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 342305.
FAQ
- How deep does the North Pacific Giant Octopus live?
- The North Pacific Giant Octopus (Enteroctopus dofleini) is typically found at 0–1500 m.
- How big does the North Pacific Giant Octopus get?
- The North Pacific Giant Octopus grows to about 3 m.