Wunderpus
Wunderpus photogenicus
- Group: Octopus
- Typical depth: 0–20 m
- Max size: 23 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A slender armed octopus of shallow sand and rubble, it reaches about 23 centimetres across and is often mistaken for the mimic octopus that shares its tropical haunts. Its bold markings and active hunting make it a star of underwater photographers in Indonesia.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Cephalopoda › Octopoda › Octopodidae › Wunderpus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 457573.
FAQ
- How deep does the Wunderpus live?
- The Wunderpus (Wunderpus photogenicus) is typically found at 0–20 m.
- Is the Wunderpus dangerous to divers?
- The Wunderpus is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Wunderpus get?
- The Wunderpus grows to about 23 cm.