Key Information
This one is the smallest known species around! It's scientifically named Octopus wolfi.
Size: 2.5cm
Lifespan: 1 year
Habitat: Shallow waters of the Indo-Pacific ocean
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Tiny!
Being so small and only a gram in mass makes it very vulnerable to predators. In comparison to its larger cousins, this pygmy octopus has very good vision to spot predators and increase the time it has to flee to protect itself. Plus, they are adept at focusing on specific details of objects and have better peripheral vision than most other octopuses.
They are additionally skilled at seeing in low levels of light - this is beneficial for their nocturnal lifestyle. However, like others, they have difficulty detecting colour.
Strong Papillae
On its suckers found on the tentacles, this octopus has many papillae to provide extra strong grip against water currents and to hold more securely onto prey, usually very small crustaceans. The papillae can also act like taste buds which allows them to taste everything they touch to help identify the object.
Questions to be answered
Will we ever know the rough population of them? How can we be sure to count the right number considering their size?
REFERENCES
https://octolab.tv/species/wolfi-octopus/
Octolab.Tv
(Year Unknown)
Date published: 13th July 2023
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