Telescope Octopus (Amphitretus pelagicus)
Telescope Octopus (Amphitretus pelagicus)
The Telescope Octopus (Amphitretus palgicus) is a cephalopod that has a translucent skin with gelatinous consistency. Telescope Octopuses are related to the Glass Octopus and have a similar appearance to them. The eyes of the Telescope Octopus are elongated, pop out of their head, and look like telescope. It is the only octopus with tubular eyes. Telescope Octopuses are found in the tropical and subtropical waters of the Indian and Pacific Oceans. They are found in water depths of between 500-6,500 ft (150m - 2 km). Not much is known about the eating habits of the Telescope Octopus. They currently not in danger of extinction.
The Telescope Octopus has an overall length between 4.3”-10.6” (11-27 cm) and mantle length of 1.6”-3.9” (4-10 cm).
The Telescope Octopus (Amphitretus palgicus) is a cephalopod that has a translucent skin with gelatinous consistency. Telescope Octopuses are related to the Glass Octopus and have a similar appearance to them. The eyes of the Telescope Octopus are elongated, pop out of their head, and look like telescope. It is the only octopus with tubular eyes. Telescope Octopuses are found in the tropical and subtropical waters of the Indian and Pacific Oceans. They are found in water depths of between 500-6,500 ft (150m - 2 km). Not much is known about the eating habits of the Telescope Octopus. They currently not in danger of extinction.
The Telescope Octopus has an overall length between 4.3”-10.6” (11-27 cm) and mantle length of 1.6”-3.9” (4-10 cm).