| Image Reference Number: | 005236 |
| Common Name: | Midget Octopus |
| Scientific Name: | Octopus huttoni |
| Location: | Otago shelf, 100 metres deep |
| Description: | The midget octopus, Octopus huttoni, is common on the shelf and upper continental slope around New Zealand. It has a very painful bite and has a reputation for being quite aggressive for its size. |