{"id":130973,"date":"2022-06-21T10:02:04","date_gmt":"2022-06-21T10:02:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-tiny-octopus-called\/"},"modified":"2022-06-21T10:02:04","modified_gmt":"2022-06-21T10:02:04","slug":"what-is-the-tiny-octopus-called","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-tiny-octopus-called\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the tiny octopus called?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-tiny-octopus-called\/#What_is_the_tiny_octopus_called\" title=\"What is the tiny octopus called?\">What is the tiny octopus called?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-tiny-octopus-called\/#What_is_the_smallest_octopus_you_can_own\" title=\"What is the smallest octopus you can own?\">What is the smallest octopus you can own?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-tiny-octopus-called\/#Do_mini_octopuses_exist\" title=\"Do mini octopuses exist?\">Do mini octopuses exist?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-tiny-octopus-called\/#Can_you_get_a_octopus_Wolfi_as_a_pet\" title=\"Can you get a octopus Wolfi as a pet?\">Can you get a octopus Wolfi as a pet?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-tiny-octopus-called\/#What_is_a_mini_octopus_called\" title=\"What is a mini octopus called?\">What is a mini octopus called?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-tiny-octopus-called\/#What_are_the_smallest_octopus\" title=\"What are the smallest octopus?\">What are the smallest octopus?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-tiny-octopus-called\/#How_much_does_a_miniature_octopus_cost\" title=\"How much does a miniature octopus cost?\">How much does a miniature octopus cost?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-tiny-octopus-called\/#What_is_fried_baby_octopus_called\" title=\"What is fried baby octopus called?\">What is fried baby octopus called?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-tiny-octopus-called\/#Can_you_have_a_small_octopus_as_a_pet\" title=\"Can you have a small octopus as a pet?\">Can you have a small octopus as a pet?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-tiny-octopus-called\/#What_octopus_stays_small\" title=\"What octopus stays small?\">What octopus stays small?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-tiny-octopus-called\/#Can_you_buy_a_baby_octopus\" title=\"Can you buy a baby octopus?\">Can you buy a baby octopus?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-tiny-octopus-called\/#What_is_the_smallest_octopus\" title=\"What is the smallest octopus?\">What is the smallest octopus?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-tiny-octopus-called\/#Can_you_have_a_pet_mini_octopus\" title=\"Can you have a pet mini octopus?\">Can you have a pet mini octopus?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-tiny-octopus-called\/#How_much_is_an_octopus_for_a_pet\" title=\"How much is an octopus for a pet?\">How much is an octopus for a pet?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-tiny-octopus-called\/#Can_you_domesticate_an_octopus\" title=\"Can you domesticate an octopus?\">Can you domesticate an octopus?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-tiny-octopus-called\/#How_big_do_octopus_Wolfi_get\" title=\"How big do octopus Wolfi get?\">How big do octopus Wolfi get?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-tiny-octopus-called\/#Which_octopus_is_the_smallest\" title=\"Which octopus is the smallest?\">Which octopus is the smallest?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-tiny-octopus-called\/#How_many_hearts_does_a_baby_octopus_have\" title=\"How many hearts does a baby octopus have?\">How many hearts does a baby octopus have?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-tiny-octopus-called\/#What_is_the_smallest_breed_of_octopus\" title=\"What is the smallest breed of octopus?\">What is the smallest breed of octopus?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-tiny-octopus-called\/#What_is_the_name_of_the_small_octopus\" title=\"What is the name of the small octopus?\">What is the name of the small octopus?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-tiny-octopus-called\/#Can_you_have_a_pygmy_octopus_as_a_pet\" title=\"Can you have a pygmy octopus as a pet?\">Can you have a pygmy octopus as a pet?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-tiny-octopus-called\/#What_kind_of_octopus_can_you_keep_as_a_pet\" title=\"What kind of octopus can you keep as a pet?\">What kind of octopus can you keep as a pet?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-tiny-octopus-called\/#How_much_is_a_mini_octopus\" title=\"How much is a mini octopus?\">How much is a mini octopus?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-tiny-octopus-called\/#Can_you_get_mini_octopus_for_a_pet\" title=\"Can you get mini octopus for a pet?\">Can you get mini octopus for a pet?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-tiny-octopus-called\/#How_much_does_an_octopus_sell_for\" title=\"How much does an octopus sell for?\">How much does an octopus sell for?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_tiny_octopus_called\"><\/span>What is the tiny octopus called?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>I present to you the smallest octopus of the bunch, the <b>Star-Sucker Pygmy Octopus! Found in shallow waters throughout the Indo-Pacific Ocean, this octopus grows no bigger than a bottle cap at 1 inch (2.5 cm) and weighs no more than a raisin about 1 gram (0.04 ounces).<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-reset-my-petkit-food-dispenser\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How do I reset my Petkit food dispenser?<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_smallest_octopus_you_can_own\"><\/span>What is the smallest octopus you can own?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Atlantic pygmy octopus is one of the smallest species and they will grow to about five-and-a-half inches long (three inches of which will be their arms). They are a good choice for a beginner as they have the smallest tank size needs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_mini_octopuses_exist\"><\/span>Do mini octopuses exist?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The Atlantic pygmy octopus (Octopus joubini), also known as the small-egg Caribbean pygmy octopus, is a small octopus species in the order Octopoda. Fully grown, this cephalopod reaches a mantle length of 4.5 centimetres (1.8 in) with arms up to 9 centimetres (3.5 in) long.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_get_a_octopus_Wolfi_as_a_pet\"><\/span>Can you get a octopus Wolfi as a pet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Being such a small and abundant species, <b>the wolfi octopus is popular with those who want an octopus as a pet. While keeping any species of octopus in a home aquarium has several challenges to overcome, keeping a wolfi octopus has some unique ones. 1- Due to its incredibly small size, the aquarium must be secured.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_mini_octopus_called\"><\/span>What is a mini octopus called?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Larva<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_smallest_octopus\"><\/span>What are the smallest octopus?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The smallest octopus is the <b>Octopus wolfi. It is smaller than an inch (2.5 cm) long and weighs less than a gram.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_a_miniature_octopus_cost\"><\/span>How much does a miniature octopus cost?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Prices range from <b>$20 to $1,000with the bulk of pet octopuses priced between $30 and $100 as of January 2013. A 70-gallon tankwhich is not an unusual choice for octopus enthusiasts wanting to provide their pet with plenty of room to roamcosts about $300.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_fried_baby_octopus_called\"><\/span>What is fried baby octopus called?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The word <b>calamari comes from the Italian for squid. In the United States, it generally refers to a battered and deep-fried appetizer served in restaurants and bars, though some people use it interchangeably with the main ingredient, the squid.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_have_a_small_octopus_as_a_pet\"><\/span>Can you have a small octopus as a pet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Octopuses, in general, are not a great choice for a pet. For one, they are incredibly intelligent and seem to easily get bored. One study [pdf] revealed that octopuses in small tanks outfitted with flowerpots, stones, beads and shells still showed signs of distress and even self-mutilation.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_octopus_stays_small\"><\/span>What octopus stays small?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <b>Atlantic pygmy octopus (Octopus joubini), also known as the small-egg Caribbean pygmy octopus, is a small octopus species in the order Octopoda. Fully grown, this cephalopod reaches a mantle length of 4.5 centimetres (1.8 in) with arms up to 9 centimetres (3.5 in) long.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_buy_a_baby_octopus\"><\/span>Can you buy a baby octopus?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Many people prefer to buy a young octopus so that they can have their pet longer. Of course, there is nothing wrong with buying an adult octopus and giving it a good home. Occasionally octopuses are bought as gravid female who lays eggs shortly after purchase.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_smallest_octopus\"><\/span>What is the smallest octopus?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Octopus wolfi<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_have_a_pet_mini_octopus\"><\/span>Can you have a pet mini octopus?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Larva<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_is_an_octopus_for_a_pet\"><\/span>How much is an octopus for a pet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>$20 to $1,000<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_domesticate_an_octopus\"><\/span>Can you domesticate an octopus?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>But <b>there are some octopus species that are small, and can make good pets. They can be accommodated in a tank or aquarium, and arent very difficult to handle or care for. Most octopuses are nocturnal and like to be in their dens during the day. They have an amazing ability to change their colors and shape.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_do_octopus_Wolfi_get\"><\/span>How big do octopus Wolfi get?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The smallest octopus is the Octopus wolfi. It is <b>smaller than an inch (2.5 cm) long and weighs less than a gram.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_octopus_is_the_smallest\"><\/span>Which octopus is the smallest?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Octopus wolfi, the star-sucker pygmy octopus, is the smallest known octopus. It is found in fairly shallow waters in the western Pacific. It is characterised by a pattern of papillate fringes around the edge of the suckers near the arm tip. Its length is less than 2.5 cm (1 in) and it weighs less than 1 g (0.04 oz).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_hearts_does_a_baby_octopus_have\"><\/span>How many hearts does a baby octopus have?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The word <b>calamari comes from the Italian for squid. In the United States, it generally refers to a battered and deep-fried appetizer served in restaurants and bars, though some people use it interchangeably with the main ingredient, the squid.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_smallest_breed_of_octopus\"><\/span>What is the smallest breed of octopus?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Star-Sucker Pygmy Octopus<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_name_of_the_small_octopus\"><\/span>What is the name of the small octopus?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Octopus Wolfi, also known as the Star-Sucker Pygmy Octopus is the worlds smallest octopus.<\/b>Wolfi Octopus.Scientific Name<b>Wolfi Octopus<\/b>Common NamesStar-Sucker Pigmy OctopusSize1 inch (2.5 cm)Weight1 gFound inWestern Pacific ocean<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_have_a_pygmy_octopus_as_a_pet\"><\/span>Can you have a pygmy octopus as a pet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The Pygmy Octopus as a Pet<\/b> Being so small means that it is not only very cute but also low maintenance as far as tank requirements are concerned. Even a tank as small as 10 gallons will do, though preferably you should choose a 30 gallon tank if you have enough space.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_kind_of_octopus_can_you_keep_as_a_pet\"><\/span>What kind of octopus can you keep as a pet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Octopus bimaculoides<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_is_a_mini_octopus\"><\/span>How much is a mini octopus?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Prices range from <b>$20 to $1,000with the bulk of pet octopuses priced between $30 and $100 as of January 2013. A 70-gallon tankwhich is not an unusual choice for octopus enthusiasts wanting to provide their pet with plenty of room to roamcosts about $300.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_get_mini_octopus_for_a_pet\"><\/span>Can you get mini octopus for a pet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Octopuses, in general, are not a great choice for a pet. For one, they are incredibly intelligent and seem to easily get bored. One study [pdf] revealed that octopuses in small tanks outfitted with flowerpots, stones, beads and shells still showed signs of distress and even self-mutilation.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_an_octopus_sell_for\"><\/span>How much does an octopus sell for?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Many people prefer to buy a young octopus so that they can have their pet longer. Of course, there is nothing wrong with buying an adult octopus and giving it a good home. 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