Some dumb facts about the Dumbo Octopus

The Dumbo octopus has been labelled by many as the cutest octopus out there. 

They are so named because of the elephant ear-like fins that protrude from the sides of their heads.

Dumbo octopuses have been found in Australia, California, Philippines and New Guinea.

They live in extremely deep waters, where it’s very cold and there is an absence of light.

The Dumbo octopus is actually an entire genus of 17 different species of octopus.

Belonging to the Opisthoteuthidae family, they are a type of umbrella octopus. 

Their soft and jelly-like structure helps them manage the high pressures of their deep ocean habitats.