Octopodidae Collection

RF - Ocellate octopus (Amphioctopus mototi) swimming up from the sea floor. Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait, Molucca Sea

Veined octopus (Amphioctopus marginatus) resting on top of the two halves of an old clam shell on the sandy seabed. These octopus regularly carry pieces of shell so they can use them as protective

Coconut / Veined octopus (Amphioctopus marginatus) hunts in the sand at night, while illuminated by a divers torch beam, Anilao, Batangas, Luzon, Philippines. Verde Island Passages, Pacific Ocean

A wide angle macro view of a Veined octopus ( Amphioctopus marginatus) stretching out from its protective den in an old clam shell. Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait, Molucca Sea

Giant pacific octopus (Enteroctopus dofleini) swimming freely after release from captivity, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada, Pacific Ocean

Larval Wonderpus octopus (Wunderpus photogenicus) drifting in the open ocean at night off Anilao, Philippines

Giant Pacific octopus (Enteroctopus dofleini) experiencing freedom after release from captivity, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada, Pacific Ocean

Common octopus (Octopus vulgaris) on a coral reef, The Bahamas. August

Veined Octopus, Coconut Octopus (Amphioctopus marginatus, formerly Octopus marginatus), inhabiting discarded bivalve mollusc shells, which it collects and pulls around itself - defense, shelter

Free swimming mimic octopus (Thaumoctopus mimicus). Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait, Molucca Sea

Wonderpus octopus (Wunderpus photogenicus) in its juvenile or larval stage. At this stage it is transparent and drifts in the open ocean as plankton. Anilao, Philippines

Curled octopus (Eledone cirrhosa) swimming over sea floor, South Arran Marine Protected Area, Isle of Arran, Scotland, UK, August

Veined octopus (Amphioctopus marginatus) between clam shell halves. Ambon, Maluku Archipelago, Indonesia. Banda Sea, tropical west Pacific Ocean

Female Day octopus (Octopus cyanea) drifting in the ocean, Hawaii, Pacific Ocean

Day octopus (Octopus cyanea) female, in mid-water, Hawaii

Giant Pacific octopus (Enteroctopus dofleini) showing arms and suckers, Vernon Rock, Queen Charlotte Strait, British Columbia, Canada. September

Veined octopus (Amphioctopus marginatus) emerging from its home in an old clam shell. Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait, Molucca Sea

Historical illustration of Common octopus (Octopus vulgaris) Pierre Denys de Montfort engraving from Histoire Naturelle Generale et Particuliere des Mollusques, 1801-1802

RF - Veined octopus (Amphioctopus marginatus) sheltering in an old clam shell on the sandy seabed. Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait, Molucca Sea

Reef octopus (Octopus cyanea) emerges from its den in a hole in a large hard coral (Porites sp)
Reef octopus (Octopus cyanea) emerges from its den in a hole in a large hard coral (Porites sp.) at sunset. Sha ab Mahmood, Sinai, Egypt. Red Sea

Larva of an Atlantic longarm octopus (Octopus defilippi) Atlantic Ocean off Cape Verde. Captive

Pacific giant octopus (Enteroctopus dofleini) larvae close up, British Columbia, Canada, Pacific Ocean

Day octopus (Octopus cyanea), occurs in both Pacific and Indian Oceans, from Hawaii to eastern coast of Africa, moving across coral reef, Hawaii, Pacific Ocean

Day octopus (Octopus cyanea) ventral view, detail of tentacles and suckers, Hawaii, Pacific Ocean

Common octopus (Octopus vulgaris) moving over rocks, Marine Protected area Punta Campanella, Costa Amalfitana, Italy, Tyrrhenian Sea

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Algae Octopus camouflaged on sand - night dive, Seraya Secrets dive site, Seraya, Karangasem, Bali, Indonesia, Indian Ocean Algae Octopus camouflaged on sand - night dive, Seraya Secrets dive site

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Day Octopus - Batu Mandi dive site, Bangka Island, north Sulawesi, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean Date: 24-03-2016

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Day Octopus - Batu Mandi dive site, Bangka Island, north Sulawesi, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean Date: 24-03-2016

Pair of mating Big blue octopuses (Octopus cyanea) where the male, on the right, is fertilising the female using its fertilising tentacle. Indian ocean, Maldives

Common octopus (Octopus vulgaris) close up of eye, Tenerife, Canary Islands

Common octopus (Octopus vulgaris) hunting on a reef off Eleuthera Island, Bahamas

Veined octopus (Amphioctopus marginatus) sheltering in an old clam shell on the sandy seabed. Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait, Molucca Sea

Octopus on rocks, Deserta Grande, Desertas Islands, Madeira, Portugal, August 2009

Deepsea pelagic octopod (Vitreledonella richardi) Atlantic ocean

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Giant Pacific octopus, Enteroctopus dolfleini, or North Pacific giant octopus, British Columbia, Canada

Giant Pacific Octopus, Enteroctopus dolfleini, British Columbia, Canada
Giant Pacific octopus (Enteroctopus dolfleini), or North Pacific giant octopus; British Columbia, Canada

Wonderpus Octopus, Wunderpus photogenicus, Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Eledone cirrhosa, Curled Octopus
Illustration from the Thomas Hardwicke Collection, marked Sepia octopodia

Octopus vulgaris, octopus
A glass model of an octopus, created by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka in the late nineteenth century and held at the Natural History Museum, London

Mimic octopus, facial view, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia
Mimic octopus (Thaumoctopus mimicus), facial view, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

The day octopus on volcanic sand, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia
The day octopus (Octopus cyanea) on volcanic sand, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

Close encounter with common octopus, West Palm Beach Florida

The eye of a common octopus in West Palm Beach, Florida
The eye of a common octopus (Octopus vulgaris) in West Palm Beach, Florida

Close-up view of a common octopus, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea
Close-up view of a common octopus (octopus cyanea), Fathers reef, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Common octopus protects a bottle inside the remnants of a tire in West Palm Beach
Octopus (Octopus vulgaris) protects a bottle for a home inside the remnants of a tire in West Palm Beach, Florida

An inquisitive octopus in a Fijian reef

A young day octopus on black volcanic sand
A young day octopus (Octopus cyanea) on black volcanic sand, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Common octopus protecting a bottle, West Palm Beach, Florida

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Octopodidae, also known as the octopus family, is a diverse group of fascinating creatures that inhabit our oceans. From the mesmerizing Ocellate octopus swimming up from the sea floor to the Veined octopus resting on top of old debris, their behaviors and appearances are truly captivating. One such example is the Coconut/Veined octopus, which hunts in the sand at night with incredible precision. Its ability to blend into its surroundings is showcased in a wide-angle macro view where it stretches its tentacles gracefully. Intriguingly, even during their larval stage, these cephalopods exhibit beauty and grace. The Larval Wonderpus octopus drifts through the open ocean at night off Anilao, creating an enchanting spectacle. The mimicry skills of some species within this family are simply astonishing. The Free-swimming mimic octopus found in North Sulawesi showcases its remarkable ability to imitate other marine creatures effortlessly. As they grow older, Wonderpus octopuses continue to captivate us with their photogenic nature. In their juvenile or larval stage, they display intricate patterns and colors that make them truly unique. Not only do Octopodidae members possess stunning visual characteristics but they also demonstrate exceptional intelligence. The Curled octopus swimming over the sea floor exemplifies how these creatures navigate their environment with ease. Another interesting behavior observed among Veined octopuses is their affinity for clam shells. Between two halves of a shell in Ambon's Maluku Archipelago or amidst discarded debris elsewhere - they find comfort and protection within these natural shelters. From British Columbia's Pacific Ocean comes another member of this family: the Giant Pacific Octopus. Whether it be close-up shots of larvae or witnessing one experience freedom after being released from captivity on Vancouver Island - these majestic beings leave us awestruck by their sheer size and power. Octopodidae encompasses a world of wonder and amazement.