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Flapjack Octopus

Opisthoteuthis californiana

Deep sea Flapjack Octopus specimen

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Abyssal Stats

Depth

350–600 m (1,150–2,000 ft)

Size

Up to 20 cm (8 in)

Habitat

Seafloor

Diet

Worms and crustaceans

What they'd be sayin'

"I am a flat, pancake-shaped octopus that 'floats' just above the seafloor."

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Deep Sea Profile

Small, adorable octopuses with a flattened body and ear-like fins.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are they the same as Dumbo Octopuses?

They are related, but Flapjacks are more flattened and live at slightly shallower depths.

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