ornate octopus

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Found in Taiwan.

🇹🇼 Taiwan

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (حيوانات)

Phylum

Mollusca (رخويات)

Class

Cephalopoda (رأسيات الأرجل)

Order

Octopoda (أخطبوطيات)

Family

Octopodidae (Common Octopuses)

Genus

Callistoctopus

Species

Callistoctopus ornatus (ornate octopus)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese シマダコ

Chinese Lì-Xiāo

German Weißstreifen-Oktopus

Similar Species in Callistoctopus

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Atlantic white-spotted octopus

Callistoctopus macropus

Least Concern

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southern white-spot octopus

Callistoctopus bunurong

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of ornate octopus?

The scientific name of ornate octopus is Callistoctopus ornatus. It belongs to the genus Callistoctopus.

What is the conservation status of ornate octopus?

ornate octopus (Callistoctopus ornatus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does ornate octopus live?

ornate octopus is found in Found in Taiwan.. Countries include Taiwan.

What family does ornate octopus belong to?

ornate octopus (Callistoctopus ornatus) belongs to the genus Callistoctopus, which is part of the taxonomic family Octopodidae.

Is ornate octopus endangered?

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

What kingdom does ornate octopus belong to?

ornate octopus (Callistoctopus ornatus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (حيوانات).

What are the closest relatives of ornate octopus?

The closest relatives of ornate octopus in the genus Callistoctopus include Atlantic white-spotted octopus, southern white-spot octopus.