Species Type:
Octopus & Kin
Common Name(s):
Giant Pacific octopus
Size:
A GPO's wingspan can reach anywhere from 7 feet (2 meters) to 13 feet (4 meters) in length.
Diet:
GPOs are not picky when it comes to their food. They eat crabs, shrimps, clams and other hard-shelled creatures.
Range & Habitat:
GPOs live in water as deep as 4,900 feet (1,500 meters), and occasionally they can be found in shallow tide pools, in the northern Pacific Ocean.
Details:
Giant Pacific octopuses (GPOs) are the largest octopus species in the world—some have grown to 600 pounds! They are reddish-brown and can change color and texture to blend in. Their eight arms can have more than 2,000 suckers combined, giving them a powerful grip. These smart invertebrates can solve puzzles and even recognize human caregivers.