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The most distinguishing characteristic of the Frilled Giant Pacific Octopus is its frill of merged papillae – raised fleshy bumps on its skin – running down the length of its body. The Frilled Giant Pacific Octopus is both physically and genetically different from the common Giant Pacific Octopus is small ways. The scientists have dubbed the new species the Frilled Giant Pacific Octopus, which they say is a sister-species to the more common Giant Pacific Octopus. In late 2017/early 2018, it was reported that scientist had discovered a new species of Giant Pacific Octopus hiding in plain sight. [ Average Weight: Unspecified – 22 – 110 lbsĪverage Length: Unspecified – 9.75 – 16 ftĭistribution: Prince William Sound in Alaska, USA