Manisha Das

Celebrate World Octopus Day By Learning About Their Amazing Abilities

Common Octopus (Octopus vulgaris)

Widely distributed and known for its intelligence and ability to change color.

Blue-Ringed Octopus (Hapalochlaena spp.)

Small but highly venomous, recognized by its bright blue rings which appear when threatened.

Giant Pacific Octopus (Enteroctopus dofleini)

The largest octopus species, capable of reaching up to 15 feet in length and weighing around 150 pounds.

Mimic Octopus (Thaumoctopus mimicus)

Known for its ability to imitate the appearance and behavior of other marine animals as a defense mechanism.

Argonaut Octopus (Argonauta spp.)

 Unique for its ability to create a shell, which it uses for buoyancy and protection.

Atlantic Pygmy Octopus (Octopus joubini)

A small species popular in aquariums, known for its vibrant colors and adaptability to captivity.