Opisthoteuthis bruuni [Opisthoteuthis bruuni]
Description
This deep-sea squid is known for its distinctive “flapjack” look—wide mantle, flattened posture, and a slow, deliberate swimming style. Under a dive light, divers may notice how it holds its body and arms in a way that enhances camouflage against the dark background.
Where To See Opisthoteuthis bruuni
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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