Microeledone galapagensis

A new species of blue octopus, Microeledone galapagensis, was discovered at a depth of 5,900 feet. Its blue hue is considered the rarest color in nature.

A new species of blue octopus, named Microeledone galapagensis, was discovered at a depth of 5,900 feet. The blue hue of the species is considered the rarest color in nature.

Scientists from the Charles Darwin Foundation discovered a new deep-sea octopus species, Microeledone galapagensis, near the Galapagos Islands at a depth of 1,800 meters. The octopus is named for its rare cerulean blue color, which is considered one of the rarest in nature.