By Sheetal Kumari| August 18, 2025
The biggest octopus species, reaching more than 150 pounds in weight and extending up to 20 feet wide.
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Albeit named so, it only has eight arms. The males can grow to 11 feet long and weigh approximately 75 kg.
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Renowned for its bright colour and dimension, it measures 4 feet in length and weighs approximately 4 kg.
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Its close relative to the Giant Pacific, this octopus can be as big as 16 feet in diameter.
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This colourful octopus can grow to nearly 3 feet long with its bright blue-green colour.
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Small but worth mentioning, reaching 20 inches and famous for its intelligence and colour change.
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Widespread in the area surrounding Australia and New Zealand, it weighs a maximum of 10 kg and exceeds 3 feet.
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Not the largest, yet reaching 3 feet and renowned for problem-solving abilities.
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A rare form of the Giant Pacific species that has frilly arms and enormous size in excess of 14 feet.
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Females grow up to 6 feet tall, dwarfing the smaller males. Famous for their flowing webbed arms and displays.
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