The mimic octopus (Thaumoctopus mimicus) is a species of octopus from the Indo-Pacific region that is able to impersonate a wide variety of other marine animals. It is noteworthy for being able to change its coloring and contort its body to take on the appearance and behavior of several animals, including the lionfish, jellyfish, sea snake, a shrimp, a crab, and others. This new-to-science cephalopod is a master impersonator and can switch between its disguises rapidly.
