Cephalopod

Dumbo octopus

Grimpoteuthis sp.

PacificAtlanticIndianSouthernArctic Found in 4 oceans

Deep waters of all oceans, including around Antarctica

Depth

1,000 to 7,000 m

Size

20 to 30 cm

Diet

Worms, crustaceans, swallowed whole

Zone

Midnight zone · 1,000 m and deeper

Key facts

• Its ear-shaped fins earned it its nickname.
• It is the deepest-living octopus: observed at around 7,000 m.
• It swallows its prey whole instead of tearing it apart.

Verified sources

1. Aquarium of the Pacific : Dumbo Octopus
2. Live Science : World’s deepest octopus (6 957 m)
3. WoRMS, Grimpoteuthis

In the game: To observe

In the same zone

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