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Which octopus is the smallest known?
Quick Answer
Several pygmy octopus species are tiny, but the star-sucker pygmy octopus is among the smallest, with a mantle length of only a few centimeters.
The Full Story
The smallest octopuses are pygmy species found in shallow reefs and seagrass habitats. The star-sucker pygmy octopus is one of the best-known examples and has a body only a few centimeters long. Tiny size helps these animals hide from predators and live among small crevices. Because many dwarf octopus species are difficult to study, exact size rankings can be complicated.
Key Facts
1.Body length is only a few centimeters
2.It belongs to the pygmy octopus group
3.Small size helps it hide in reef habitats
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