There are 15 species of dumbo octopus in the genus Grimpoteuthis, which is the deepest-dwelling known group of octopuses — most of which live deeper than 13,100 feet (4,000 m), according to the ...

If Dumbo was a tiny ocean-dwelling animal, he would look like this adorable and rare octopus hatchling that stars in a fascinating video. Freelance writer Amanda C. Kooser covers gadgets and tech ...

Dumbo octopuses are known to be the deepest-living of all known octopuses, residing at least 13,100 feet (4,000 meters) below the surface, according to Oceana’s Marine Life Encyclopedia.

The deep-sea Dumbo octopus was spotted a mile below the surface of the Pacific Ocean, close by an unnamed seamount in the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument.

A dumbo octopus thought to belong to the species Stauroteuthis syrtensis. This image was taken in 2019 as part of the Windows to the Deep expedition.

Do you have a question about dumbo octopuses? Let us know via [email protected]. Update 09/26/23, 12:10 p.m. ET: This article was updated with comment from Jon Copley.

Dumbo octopuses live at extreme depths, according to National Geographic, and are the deepest-living octopuses known. They can live in depths up to 13,000 feet below the ocean's surface.

Rare footage shows a "Dumbo" octopus swimming near a submersible in the deep ocean. The animal was spotted more than 5,500 feet underwater by a research expedition.

Most Dumbo octopuses are a modest 8 to 12 inches long. However, one record-breaker grew to an astonishing 5 feet, 10 inches, and weighed 13 pounds. As seen in this YouTube video , Dumbo octopuses ...

Researchers made an unexpected discovery during a deep dive off the coast of California last week: a translucent cephalopod known as the Dumbo octopus. Scientists aboard the E/V Nautilus, a ...

The deepest known sighting of an octopus has been captured on film, more than a mile deeper than the previous reliable sighting.. The observations of the creature, captured at almost 4.3 miles ...

Scientists using ROV found octopus with long arms, large eyes on ocean floor and discovered new species: Feitian’s Dumbo octopus, study said & photos show.