Invertebrate
Octopus
The shape-shifting genius of the sea
Order Octopoda
Octopoda is a taxonomic order in the class Cephalopoda. Global Animal Guide profiles 3 of its members: Octopus, Dumbo Octopus and Giant Pacific Octopus. The table compares them using the figures on each profile.
Octopoda species compared
| Animal | Weight | Length | Top speed | Lifespan | Native to | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Octopus Octopus vulgaris | 3 kg | 1 m | 25 km/h | 2 yrs | Oceans | Least Concern |
| Dumbo Octopus Grimpoteuthis spp. | 300 g | 30 cm | 2 km/h | 4 yrs | North America, Europe, Asia, Oceania | Least Concern |
| Giant Pacific Octopus Enteroctopus dofleini | 30 kg | 1 m | 40 km/h | 4 yrs | North America, Asia | Least Concern |
Figures are typical adult maxima from each profile; follow a profile for ranges, sources and context.
