The giant Pacific octopus, also known as the North Pacific giant octopus, is a large marine cephalopod belonging to the genus Enteroctopus. Its spatial distribution includes the coastal North Pacific, along Mexico, The United States, Canada, Russia, Eastern China, Japan, and the Korean Peninsula. 

Lifespan: 3 – 5 years (In the wild)

Mass: 22 – 160 lbs (Adult)

Scientific name: Enteroctopus dofleini

Higher classification: Giant octopuses

Rank: Species

Colors: reddish-brown

Family: Enteroctopodidae