Megaleledone [Megaleledone]

Description
Megaleledone is a genus of deep-sea octopuses in the Cranchiidae family, known for their large size and robust build. These octopuses have a wide distribution in Antarctic and sub-Antarctic waters, where they hunt a variety of prey on the seafloor.
Species

Southern Ocean Giant Octopus [Megaleledone setebos]
View DetailsTaxonomy
Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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Class |
Squids, Octopuses, and Cuttlefish
Cephalopoda
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Order |
Squids
Teuthida
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Family |
Cranchiids
Cranchiidae
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Statistics
- Species 1