Giant Pacific octopus
Enteroctopus dofleini
CommonMolluskcarnivore
The giant octopus is a clever, eight-armed mollusk that lives in the cold waters of the North Pacific. It belongs to a group of cephalopods known for their intelligence and problem-solving skills. This species is one of the largest octopuses, with a talent for camouflage and squeezing into tight spaces.
- Changes color and texture to blend with its surroundings.
- Has three hearts that pump blue blood.
- Can solve puzzles and open jars to reach food.
OceanNorth AmericaAsia
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- Classification
- Mollusk
- Scientific name
- Enteroctopus dofleini
- Habitat
- Ocean
- Regions in this directory
- North America, Asia
- Diet
- carnivore
- Relative size
- giant
- IUCN Red List
- Least Concern (LC)