Grimpoteuthis - Wikipedia
Grimpoteuthis [1] is a genus of pelagic cirrate (finned) octopods known as the dumbo octopuses. [2] The name "dumbo" originates from their resemblance to the title character of Disney 's …
14 Dumbo Octopus Facts - Fact Animal
Dumbo Octopus Profile. The Dumbo octopus has been labelled by many as the cutest octopus out there. They are so named because of the Dumbo the elephant ear-like fins that protrude …
Dumbo Octopus - Description, Habitat, Image, Diet, and …
Dumbo octopuses are undeniably odd-looking creatures. Their most distinguishing feature is the pair of large fins located on either side of their mantle. Beneath the mantle, they have eight …
Dumbo Octopus Facts - National Geographic
Dumbo octopuses live at extreme depths in oceans around the world—up to 13,000 feet below the surface—and are the deepest-living octopuses known. They feed on snails, worms, and …
Dumbo Octopus - Oceana
With fins resembling the ears of Disney’s Dumbo, the dumbo octopus is a genus of deep-sea umbrella octopus. Learn more and see how to protect their habitat.
Dumbo Octopus - Facts and Beyond - Biology Dictionary
Aug 28, 2020 · The Dumbo Octopus is the common name for a genus of octopuses that live in the deepest parts of the ocean. The average depth of most dumbo octopus species is 13,100 feet …
Dumbo octopus: The murky world of the deepest octopus species
The Dumbo octopus, genus Grimpoteuthis, is the world's deepest-living octopus. It's named after its large ear-like fins, which resemble Disney's big-eared elephant. There's much more to this …
Grimpoteuthis, The Dumbo Octopus | Smithsonian Ocean
The dumbo octopus (Grimpoteuthis) is a deep sea animal that lives on the ocean floor at extreme depths of 9,800 to 13,000 feet. They are small animals, around 8 inches tall, and have a pair …
Dumbo Octopus: The Whimsical Survivor of the Deep
Mar 4, 2024 · The Dumbo octopus (genus Grimpoteuthis), named after the Disney elephant that could fly by flapping its ears as wings, lives in the harsh environment of the deep ocean floor …
Dumbo Octopus - Everything You Need to Know - Ocean Info
Dumbo octopuses are the deepest living octopuses known. It has two large fins that protrude from the size of its mantle, giving it the appearance of having very large ears (encouraging its …