Grimpoteuthis greeni [Grimpoteuthis greeni]
Description
This species is another dumbo octopus from deeper waters, where it can be spotted hovering above or near the seafloor. Divers who encounter it often describe a soft-bodied silhouette with prominent fin-like features, along with subtle arm movements as it forages in the dark.
Where To See Grimpoteuthis greeni
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Molluscs
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Cephalopods
Cephalopoda
|
| Order |
Coleoids
Coleoidea
|
| Family |
Octopuses & related cephalopods
Octopodiformes
|
| Genus |
Kraken Octopods
Octopoda
|
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