Wonderpus Octopus
Wunderpus photogenicus · WUN-der-pus foh-toh-JEN-ih-kus
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Superpower
Wears a fixed white-on-rust pattern unique to each individual, like a fingerprint.
At a glance
- Size
- typically 15 cm, up to 30 cm
- Lifespan
- 1–2 years
- Depth
- 1–20 m
Habitat
Sandy and silty bottoms near reefs.
Diet
Small crustaceans and fish probed from the sand.
Can I eat it?
No — this one is not eaten.
Fun facts
- Each wonderpus has its own unique pattern of markings.
- It hunts at dawn and dusk, poking its arms into the sand.
- Its name comes from how 'photogenic' it is to divers.