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  1. All About Grimpoteuthis, the Dumbo Octopus - ThoughtCo

    Jun 10, 2025 · The average size of a dumbo octopus is 20 to 30 centimeters (7.9 to 12 inches) in length, but one specimen was 1.8 meters (5.9 feet) in length and weighed 5.9 kilograms (13 pounds).

  2. Grimpoteuthis - Wikipedia

    Species of Grimpoteuthis are assumed to have a worldwide distribution, living in the cold, abyssal depths ranging from 1,000–7,000 metres (3,300–23,000 ft).

  3. Dumbo Octopus: The Whimsical Survivor of the Deep

    Mar 4, 2024 · Most Dumbo octopus average between 20-30 cm (7.9-12 inches) in length, although the largest found was 1.8m (6 foot 32 inches) long and weighed 5.9 kg (13 lbs), a truly elephantine …

  4. Dumbo octopus: The murky world of the deepest octopus species

    How big are Dumbo octopuses? Dumbo octopuses are relatively small. They grow to an average length of 20-30 centimetres. Some bigger specimens been found, however. The largest so far was 1.8 …

  5. Dumbo Octopus - Critter Republic Dive Center

    Dumbo Octopuses are relatively small, with an average size of 8 to 12 inches (20 to 30 cm) in length, though some species can grow up to 6 feet (1.8 meters). Their gelatinous, soft bodies help them …

  6. 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 of fins located …

  7. Dumbo Octopus Size - thesea.org

    Oct 17, 2025 · The Dumbo Octopus size varies among different species, but on average, these cephalopods measure about 20 to 30 centimeters in length. Some species, however, can grow …

  8. Grimpoteuthis - Animalia

    One Grimpoteuthis sp. specimen was captured 60 km southeast of Grand Cayman at 7,279 m, but this depth is uncertain (as the specimen may have been captured while the net was descending to depth).

  9. Grimpoteuthis discoveryi - sealifebase.se

    Its mantle length is 5.8 cm (Ref. 96968). Members of the class Cephalopoda are gonochoric. Male and female adults usually die shortly after spawning and brooding, respectively. Mating behavior: Males …

  10. Dumbo Octopuses articles - Encyclopedia of Life

    Species of Grimpoteuthis are assumed to have a worldwide distribution, living in the cold, abyssal depths ranging from 1,000 to 7,000 metres. Specimens have been found off the coast of Oregon, the …