![]() Most species are 20-30 cm (7.9-12 in) length. Prominent ear-like fins protrude from the mantle just above the almost sightless eyes of the octopus. ![]() Some have suckers, in addition to spines, on all of their webbed tentacles while others look more like a traditional octopus with the addition of blue or other colored “ears.” Some Dumbos are short, squat and yellow, while others resemble a sea jelly with one giant, brown, walking shoe. Physical Characteristicsĭumbo octopus have a semi-translucent body with an internal “U” or “V” cartilaginous shell or mantle, which gives them some shape. Grimpoteuthis spp, known as the deepest living of all octopus species, live on the bottom, or hovering just slightly above the seafloor at depths of depths of 3000 to 4000 m (9800 to 13000 ft), with some living as deep as 7,000 m (23000 ft) below sea level. Worldwide having been found in New Zealand and Australia, Monterey Bay, California Oregon, Philippines and in Papua, New Guinea Habitat ![]() CLIMATE CHANGE: Uncertain Geographic Distribution ![]()
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