Two-Spot Octopus

a small two-spot octopus blends in with sediment on the ocean floor
Two-Spot Octopus. NOAA.

Quick Facts
Type: Mollusk

Diet: Carnivore: Clams, mussels, crabs, snails

Average lifespan: 1–2 years

Average size: 3 ft.

Average weight: Unknown

Did You Know?
Octopuses have the ability to change the color of their skin in order to blend in with their environment! This helps them avoid detection by predators.

Last updated: November 9, 2018