Overview
Giant Pacific octopuses shelter in dens and hunt crabs, mollusks and fish. Like other octopuses, they can alter skin color and texture rapidly.
Physical characteristics
Length300–500 cm
Weight10.0–50.0 kg
Typical lifespan5 years
DietCarnivore
Habitat & distribution
Habitats
Rocky ReefKelp ForestContinental ShelfMarine
Range
RussiaCanadaUnited StatesJapanNorth PacificAlaska
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References
- GBIF Auto Sync GBIF
- WoRMS / Aphia World Register of Marine Species
- Wikipedia — Giant Pacific octopus Wikipedia
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