The giant Pacific octopus (Enteroctopus dofleini), also known as the North Pacific giant octopus, is a large marine cephalopod belonging to the genus Enteroctopus and Enteroctopodidae family.

The largest species of octopus is the Pacific giant octopus (Enteroctopus dofleini) native to coastal areas of the North Pacific including off western USA, Canada, Russia, Japan, China and the Korean …

Weighing 600 pounds (around 272kg) and having a 30 foot (around 9 meters) arm span, the largest recorded giant pacific octopus was truly enormous. Giant pacific octopuses are powerful predators …

Nov 19, 2025 · The giant Pacific octopus (Enteroctopus dofleini) holds the title for being the world’s largest octopus species. These remarkable cephalopods can grow to astonishing sizes, and the …

Jul 29, 2025 · The largest specimen ever found reportedly measured 9.75m long and weighed 272kg. Here's everything you need to know about the giant Pacific octopus.

Aug 29, 2025 · The giant Pacific octopus (Enteroctopus dofleini) is the largest species of octopus in the world. They typically weigh up to 150 pounds and can measure over 15 feet long.

Oct 14, 2025 · The Giant Pacific Octopus (Enteroctopus dofleini) is the largest octopus ever found. Learn about its record-breaking size, intelligence, hunting skills, life cycle, and role in marine …

Feb 25, 2025 · The largest octopus species is the adult giant Pacific octopus, with the largest individual ever recorded weighing 600 pounds (272 kilograms) and having a 30-foot (9-meters) arm span.

Aug 24, 2025 · The Giant Pacific Octopus: The Reigning Record Holder The Giant Pacific Octopus (Enteroctopus dofleini) holds the record as the largest octopus ever found, recognized globally for its …

Nov 1, 2025 · The Giant Pacific Octopus (Enteroctopus dofleini) is widely recognized as the largest octopus species when considering both arm span and overall mass. Historical records describe a …