Nov 10, 2025 · Discover why the conservation status of over 300 octopus species varies widely, from stable populations to emerging ethical challenges.

Aug 7, 2025 · Several deep-sea umbrella octopuses found near New Zealand are listed as endangered or critically endangered. The Mero’s umbrella octopus and the four-blotched umbrella octopus are …

It is listed as "Critically Endangered" by the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature). This means there are very, very few of them left in the wild. Scientists believe its population has dropped …

The lack of an intermediate web is the cause of the indentations in the outer edge of their arms that make them look like an umbrella.

Feb 5, 2023 · Mero’s umbrella octopus (Opisthoteuthis mero) once lived in almost all the waters around New Zealand. However, now these octopuses are listed as endangered by the IUCN because …

The Mero’s Umbrella octopus is native to New Zealand and is on the endangered species list and decreasing. They live about 5 years and are roughly 9cm in length.

May 23, 2024 · Despite its deep-sea habitat, the Umbrella Octopus faces several threats. Predators such as deep-sea fish and other larger cephalopods pose a risk, although the octopus’s …

Mar 18, 2023 · IUCN states, “the species has not been seen since 1999 and may be extinct despite previously being common on the Chatham Rise prior to this date.” This species was constantly fished …

Nov 23, 2025 · What Species of Octopus Looks Like an Umbrella or a Hat? The remarkable umbrella octopus (Opisthoteuthis) is the species most famously known for resembling an open umbrella or a …

O. mero is listed as Endangered by the IUCN due to the effects of commercial deep-water trawling upon population size. [1] Prior to 1998, Opisthoteuthis species were common bycatch species from scampi …