The grimpoteuthis, or dumbo octopus has been found in very deep waters (9,800-13,000 ft) worldwide. Some species have been found as deep as 23,000 ft deep. They are relatively small, ranging from 7.9-12 inches in length. The largest dumbo octopus ever recorded was 5.9 feet and weighed 13 lbs. The species was given its common name because of the ear-like fins protruding from the sides of its “head,” which resemble the ears of Disney’s Dumbo the flying elephant. Living at the bottom of the ocean means they have a small list of prey. It includes crustaceans, bivalves, worms, and copepods (a crustacean species generally 1-2mm in length). The average lifespan of the dumbo octopus is only 3-5 years. The other noticeable characteristic trait has to do with the tentacles. When they are spread out, they form a skirt, or umbrella shape, which is why they are also called umbrella octopus. There are very few man-made threats at the depths in which they live. Natural predators include sharks, killer whales, tuna, and predatory cephalopods.