This is an animal you have probably never heard of which is amazing. The mimic octopus (Thaumoctopus Mimicus) is an octopus with real superpowers! It has the ability to shape-shift! ok maybe it cant totally shape-shift but it can kind of morph itself and change colour to mimic other animals. Here are some animals that it can mimic, sea snakes, lionfish, eels, stingrays, Jellyfish and much, much, more!
Here is an amazing video of a mimic octopus.
In this video it shows how the mimic octopus changes shape and mimics other animals.
How big are they?
Mimic octopus' are quite small in size only about 2 feet
When was it discovered?
The mimic octopus was discovered in 1998 by a fisherman.
Habitat?
This particular type of octopus tends to live in Sulawesi, Indonesia and is mainly found at the bottom of river mouths it tends to like muddy places.
How long does it life?
The estimated lifespan of a mimic octopus is around two years.
Diet?
Because of the scenery that the mimic octopus lives in it is suspected to mainly eat little fish like shrimps and quite often crabs.
What does it look like?
The mimic octopus in its own form is brown and white with stripes and spots.
Are they poisonous?
No one really knows wether or not mimic octopus' are poisonous but nobody really believes they are because they already have a defence against predators so why would they need another?
Interesting fact.
female mimic octopus' die the second there eggs hatch which means the babies have to fend for themselves from the second they hatch.
Rating?
Out of 5 stars:
Skill: 5 stars
Coolness: 4 1/2 stars
Survival: 4 1/2 stars
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