Telescope octopus explained

The telescope octopus (Amphitretus pelagicus) is a species of pelagic octopus found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Indian and Pacific Oceans.[1] [2]

It is transparent, almost colorless, and has 8 arms, all of the same size.

It is the only octopus to have tubular eyes, which is the reason it is commonly referred to as telescope octopus.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Telescope Octopus (Amphitretus pelagicus) Dimensions & Drawings Dimensions.com . 2022-10-30 . www.dimensions.com . en.
  2. Web site: Amphitretus . 2022-10-30 . tolweb.org.