Scientific name : Thaumoctopus mimicus
Family : Octopodidae
Native to : Indonesia and Malaysia
Interesting fact : The suckers have a touch sensor and chemoreceptor allowing the animal to taste its food.
Conservation status : Not Evaluated
The mimic octopus mimics the shape of other sea creatures to attract prey and avoid predators. It has 8 arms with 2 rows of suckers. Though its natural colour is light brown yet it sports white and brown stripes for a fierce look. It grows up to 60 cm long with tentacles about 25 inches long. Its lifespan is 9 months.
