The giant Pacific octopus (Enteroctopus dofleini), also known as the North Pacific giant octopus, is a large marine cephalopod belonging to the genus Enteroctopus and Enteroctopodidae family.

Aug 29, 2025 · The giant Pacific octopus (Enteroctopus dofleini) is the largest species of octopus in the world. They typically weigh up to 150 pounds and can measure over 15 feet long.

Nov 19, 2025 · The giant Pacific octopus (Enteroctopus dofleini) holds the title for being the world’s largest octopus species. These remarkable cephalopods can grow to astonishing sizes, and the …

Feb 25, 2025 · The largest octopus species is the adult giant Pacific octopus, with the largest individual ever recorded weighing 600 pounds (272 kilograms) and having a 30-foot (9-meters) arm span.

The largest species of octopus is the Pacific giant octopus (Enteroctopus dofleini) native to coastal areas of the North Pacific including off western USA, Canada, Russia, Japan, China and the Korean …

Nov 1, 2025 · The Giant Pacific Octopus (Enteroctopus dofleini) is widely recognized as the largest octopus species when considering both arm span and overall mass. Historical records describe a …

4 days ago · Scientists on California’s Central Coast recently spotted a giant, evasive seven-arm octopus while on a research expedition in Monterey Bay. The rare creature, called Haliphron …

Weighing 600 pounds (around 272kg) and having a 30 foot (around 9 meters) arm span, the largest recorded giant pacific octopus was truly enormous. Giant pacific octopuses are powerful predators …

Jul 29, 2025 · Giant Pacific octopuses (Enteroctopus dofleini) – sometimes shortened to GPOs – are the largest of all octopus species. These leviathans grow to several metres long.

Found in the Pacific Ocean from California to Japan, the Giant Pacific Octopus thrives in diverse habitats. Ranging from shallow tide pools to nearly a mile deep, these intelligent creatures are most …