Grimpoteuthis abyssicola [Grimpoteuthis abyssicola]
Description
Often called a “dumbo” octopus, this species is famous for its ear-like fins that give it a distinctive, gentle look. Divers might see it hovering above the seafloor, using its fins to glide while its arms extend in a relaxed, exploratory posture.
Where To See Grimpoteuthis abyssicola
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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