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 1941 film Dumbo , having two prominent ear-like fins which extend from the mantle above each eye.
All About Grimpoteuthis, the Dumbo Octopus - ThoughtCo
Jul 13, 2019 · The animals are members of the genus Grimpoteuthis, which in turn is a subset of the family Opisthoteuthidae, the umbrella octopuses. There are distinctions between the dumbo octopus species, but all are bathypelagic animals found on or near the deep ocean floor.
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 on their mantle—their namesake—and webbing between their arms.
The Dumbo Octopus Is a Deep Sea Ballerina | HowStuffWorks
Dec 16, 2024 · Deep in the ocean, living in eternal darkness, is the dumbo octopus (of the genus Grimpoteuthis), a creature that few humans have seen face-to-face. When someone is lucky enough to spot one, they're often captivated by its charms.
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 fascinating octopus than its adorable appearance.
Finned Deep-sea Octopuses ~ MarineBio Conservation Society
All octopuses in the genus Grimpoteuthis are nicknamed “dumbo octopuses,” due to the ear-like fins that protrude from the sides of their mantles just above their eyes which resemble the elephant ears of the Disney character Dumbo. Grimpoteuthis …
Dumbo Octopus - Everything You Need to Know - Ocean Info
The dumbo octopus, also known as Grimpoteuthis, is a genus of pelagic umbrella octopuses. The name originates from the creature’s resemblance to the character Dumbo from the 1941 Disney film of the same name.
Grimpoteuthidae - Wikipedia
Grimpoteuthidae are a family of bentho-pelagic octopuses, comprising three currently accepted genera. They have extensive arm webbing and relatively large fins allowing for powerful fin swimming. Grimpoteuthidae have a strongly U-, V-, W-shaped internal shell (gladius remnant) that supports muscles for large fins.
Grimpoteuthis boylei - Wikipedia
Grimpoteuthis boylei is a pelagic umbrella octopus, also known as the "dumbo octopus" because it bears a resemblance to the title character of Disney's film Dumbo, 1941. [4] It is large, [5] reaching a total length of 470 millimeters (18.5 inches).
The Rare Dumbo Octopus, Grimpoteuthis - Owlcation
Jun 10, 2020 · A Dumbo octopus is a marine animal of the genus Grimpoteuthis, a genus of Umbrella octopus. We have found seventeen species of Umbrella Dumbo octopi, referred to as "umbrella octopuses" because once they extend their webbed arms, they resemble an umbrella.