Giant Pacific Octopusミズダコ

Species Data

Classification

Octopoda / Enteroctopodidae Source

Size

Usually 3–5 m in body length; the record is 9.1 m

Weight

Usually 10–50 kg; the record is 272 kg

Lifespan

About 3–5 years in the wild (about 4 years in some regions)

Diet

Carnivore Preys on a wide range of animals including crustaceans such as large crabs and red king crabs, fish, mollusks such as scallops, and sea urchins

Distribution

Found across the North Pacific, from Baja California through Alaska, the Aleutians, Russia's Far East, and down to Japan and Korea, occurring from the intertidal zone to depths of about 2,000 m. Source

Sources

ja.wikipedia.org en.wikipedia.org

Did You Know?

• The largest recorded specimen measured about 9.1 m across and weighed 272 kg, making it the largest octopus species known. Source
• It is considered highly intelligent, capable of solving mazes and puzzles like unscrewing jar lids, and it can recognize individual human keepers. Source
• Females guard their eggs for roughly six months without feeding, and typically die shortly after the eggs hatch. Source

Former facilities

Closed: 2018-01-31 Official Site

FAQ

How big does a giant Pacific octopus get?

Adults commonly reach 3-5 m across and weigh 10-50 kg, with the largest confirmed specimen measuring about 9.1 m and weighing 272 kg. Source

How intelligent is the giant Pacific octopus?

It is regarded as one of the most intelligent invertebrates, able to solve mazes and puzzles, use tools, and recognize individual human caretakers. Source

What happens to females after they lay eggs?

Females stop eating and guard their eggs continuously for about six months until they hatch, then die shortly afterward. Source

How many operating facilities are registered here?

Operating facilities registered on this site: Japan 3 Source

Books & gear

• Giant Pacific Octopus book
• binoculars