Image of Opisthoteuthidae Verrill 1896

Description:

Description: This cirrate octopod is a likely Grimpoteuthis sp but it is not possible to identify with confidence a specimen is required to count suckers and dissect out the shell. Other possible identifications include: Cryptoteuthis and Luteuthis: http://tolweb.org/Luteuthis/20105 http://tolweb.org/Cryptoteuthis_brevibracchiata/121985)but
Item Type: Image
Title: Grimpoteuthis sp.
Copyright: SERPENT
Species: Grimpoteuthis sp.
Site: Indian -- Indian Ocean -- East Africa
Site Description: Seafloor
Depth (m): 1144
Countries: East Africa -- Tanzania
Habitat: Benthic boundary
Rig: Deep Sea Metro I
Project Partners: BG Group, Oceaneering
ROV: Millenium 113
Deposited By: Dr Andrew Gates
Deposited On: 09 March 2018