The 2 northernmost species of the east!

The giant octopus (Enteroctopus dofleini) inhabits similar habitats in the Eastern continent that are inhabited by the frilled giant octopus in the west. It is primarily found in the northern kelp forests, cold and warm temperate areas and coasts. It lacks the frills that the frilled giant octopus has, but is usually slightly larger overall and is distinguished by its large, paddle-like papillae that it flares out or retracts mainly as a tool of temperature regulation. Compared to many other octopuses of its geographical location, it has very meager color patterns, mainly limited to simple shifts between sandy browns and deep reds.

The flapjack octopus (Opisthoteuthis californiana) is one of two sapient cirrate octopuses. It inhabits the northeastern mountain ranges, deserts, tundras and cool arid regions with some flexibility. It is small and stout and cold-adapted with a thick fat layer and short fins and tentacles. Its fins are used mainly for communication. Like typical cirrates, the flapjack octopus lacks chromatophores and cannot change color. They are quite mellow and weakly muscled, being scavengers and passive hunters of small invertebrates rather than active hunters like most inkfolk.