Mimic Octopus [Thaumoctopus mimicus]
Description
Divers may spot this clever octopus using its skin texture and posture to imitate other animals—sometimes even matching their colors and movements. It often stays close to the seafloor or rocky crevices, where its “act” can be surprisingly convincing before it slips away.
Where To See Mimic Octopus
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Molluscs
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Cephalopods
Cephalopoda
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| Order |
Kraken Octopods
Octopoda
|
| Family |
Octopuses
Octopodidae
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| Genus |
Mimic octopus
Thaumoctopus
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