New Species of Blue Octopus Discovered Near Galápagos Islands
在加拉巴哥群島附近發現藍色章魚新物種
更新於: 2026年5月30日 上午06:10
In a remarkable find for marine biology, scientists have identified a new species of octopus near the Galápagos Islands.
對於海洋生物學而言，這是一項非凡的發現，科學家在加拉巴哥群島附近鑑定出一種新的章魚物種。
Officially named Microeledone galapagensis, this tiny creature was discovered in deep-sea waters during a 2015 expedition by the E/V Nautilus.
這種正式命名為Microeledone galapagensis的小型生物，是在2015年由E/V Nautilus號進行的一項探險中，於深海海域被發現的。
Formally recognized in 2026, the octopus is roughly the size of a golf ball and sports a striking blue back with a deep purple inner mantle.
這種章魚在2026年被正式承認，體型大約如高爾夫球般大小，背部呈引人注目的藍色，內套膜則為深紫色。
Researchers used advanced CT scanning to study its internal structure without damaging the rare specimen, confirming it as a distinct species.
研究人員利用先進的CT掃描技術研究其內部結構，在未損壞這珍貴樣本的情況下，確認其為一個獨特的物種。
Found nearly 1,800 meters below the surface near Darwin Island, this elusive octopus seems to use the seafloor to hide, a likely survival tactic.
這隻難以捉摸的章魚在達爾文島附近，海平面下近1,800公尺處被發現，似乎利用海床來隱藏自身，這很可能是一種生存策略。
This discovery reinforces the Galápagos Islands' reputation as a living laboratory and underscores the urgent need to protect vulnerable deep-sea ecosystems from human interference.
這項發現加強了加拉巴哥群島身為「活體實驗室」的聲譽，並強調保護脆弱的深海生態系統免受人類干擾的迫切需求。
It is a stunning reminder of the biodiversity still waiting to be found in our oceans.
這是一個驚人的提醒，顯示我們的海洋中仍有許多生物多樣性等待被發掘。
