Category Details Scientific Name Thaumoctopus mimicus Average Weight 1.4 kg (3 pounds) Size (Length) Up to 60 cm (2 feet long) Habitat Shallow, sandy ocean floors in Indo-pacific region Diet Small fish, crabs, worms Predators Lionfish, Sea Snakes, and Jellyfish Lifespan 1–2 years Special Abilities Can mimic 15+ animals, change color/texture, and squeeze into tiny […]
Mimic Octopus: The Master of Disguise Under the Sea Read More »
Have you ever wondered how octopus communicate? These clever sea creatures do not use words like we do. Instead, they use their color, body movements, and even the way they move their arms to send messages underwater. A Colorful Conversation One of the coolest things about octopuses is their ability to change colors in seconds.
Common Names Fighting Conch, West Indian Fighting Conch Kingdom Animalia Phylum Mollusca Class Gastropoda Order Littorinimorpha Family Strombidae Diet Herbivore: Plants and Algae Habitat Bermuda, Southeastern Florida, Caribbean Sea, South to Brazil Introduction Strombus Pugilis, also known as the Fighting Conch or the West Indian Fighting Conch, is a type of sea snail. Interestingly, it’s