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Wolfi octopus

Appearance and lifestyle:

The Wolfi octopus (Octopus wolfi), also known as the Star-Sucker Pygmy octopus, is the world’s smallest octopus. On average, these octopuses weigh less than a gram and measure just over one centimetre in length. They are sometimes semi-transparent and male Wolfi octopuses have hair-like projections on their suckers. Due to their minuscule size, their lifespan is roughly six months.

Habitat:

They are found throughout the Western Pacific Ocean and do not stray far from the coastline. They like areas where they can easily hide away, such as coral reefs and sandy areas.

Diet:

They feed on plankton and small crustaceans.

Threats:

The Wolfi octopus is currently not assessed by the IUCN because it is rare and small in size. Some of the threats they face is climate change, pollution, habitat loss etc.

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Wolfi octopuses are characterised by the "papillate fringes" around the edges of their arms. These papillae allow them to taste what they touch.
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As hatchlings, wolfi octopuses feed off nanoplankton, the smallest plankton.
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Wolfi octopuses prefer shallow waters, usually living at depths above 30 metres.