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