musky octopus

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Found in Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (حيوانات)

Phylum

Mollusca (رخويات)

Class

Cephalopoda (رأسيات الأرجل)

Order

Octopoda (أخطبوطيات)

Family

Eledonidae

Genus

Eledone

Species

Eledone moschata (musky octopus)

Names in Other Languages

French élédone musquée

German Moschuskrake

Similar Species in Eledone

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combed octopus

Eledone massyae

Least Concern

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curled octopus

Eledone cirrhosa

Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of musky octopus?

The scientific name of musky octopus is Eledone moschata. It belongs to the genus Eledone.

What is the conservation status of musky octopus?

musky octopus (Eledone moschata) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does musky octopus live?

musky octopus is found in Found in Norway.. Countries include Norway.

What family does musky octopus belong to?

musky octopus (Eledone moschata) belongs to the genus Eledone, which is part of the taxonomic family Eledonidae.

Is musky octopus endangered?

No, musky octopus (Eledone moschata) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does musky octopus belong to?

musky octopus (Eledone moschata) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (حيوانات).

What are the closest relatives of musky octopus?

The closest relatives of musky octopus in the genus Eledone include combed octopus, curled octopus.