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Großer Blauer Krake

Octopus cyanea

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Distributed across Israel and Taiwan.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇮🇱 Israel

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ワモンダコ
Chinese Lán-Xiāo
German Großer Blauer Krake

Similar Species in Octopus

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Atlantischer Streifenkrake
Octopus zonatus
Data Deficient
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Atlantischer Zwergkrake
Octopus joubini
Least Concern
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Bleichkrake
Octopus pallidus
Least Concern
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Galapagos-Riffkrake Galapagos
Octopus oculifer
Least Concern
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Gemeiner Octopus
Octopus vulgaris
Not Evaluated
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Gemeiner Sydneykrake
Octopus tetricus
Least Concern
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Großkopfkrake
Octopus vitiensis
Data Deficient
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Japanischer Zwergkrake
Octopus parvus
Data Deficient
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Großer Blauer Krake?
The scientific name of Großer Blauer Krake is Octopus cyanea. It belongs to the genus Octopus.
What is the conservation status of Großer Blauer Krake?
Großer Blauer Krake (Octopus cyanea) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Großer Blauer Krake live?
Großer Blauer Krake is found in Distributed across Israel and Taiwan.. Countries include Israel, Taiwan.
What family does Großer Blauer Krake belong to?
Großer Blauer Krake (Octopus cyanea) belongs to the genus Octopus, which is part of the taxonomic family Octopodidae.
Is Großer Blauer Krake endangered?
No, Großer Blauer Krake (Octopus cyanea) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Großer Blauer Krake belong to?
Großer Blauer Krake (Octopus cyanea) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Großer Blauer Krake?
The closest relatives of Großer Blauer Krake in the genus Octopus include Atlantischer Streifenkrake, Atlantischer Zwergkrake, Bleichkrake, Galapagos-Riffkrake Galapagos, Gemeiner Octopus.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Octopus — 18 Species

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Atlantischer Streifenkrake
Octopus zonatus
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Atlantischer Zwergkrake
Octopus joubini
LC 🐙
Bleichkrake
Octopus pallidus
LC 🐙
Galapagos-Riffkrake Galapagos
Octopus oculifer
LC 🐙
Gemeiner Octopus
Octopus vulgaris
NE 🐙
Gemeiner Sydneykrake
Octopus tetricus
LC
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Großer Blauer Krake
Octopus cyanea
LC
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Großkopfkrake
Octopus vitiensis
DD 🐙
Japanischer Zwergkrake
Octopus parvus
DD 🐙
Kalifornischer Zweipunktkrake
Octopus bimaculoides
LC 🐙
Karibischer Riffkrake
Octopus briareus
LC 🐙
Mexikanischer Vieraugenkrake
Octopus maya
LC 🐙
Pazifischer Roter Krake
Octopus rubescens
LC 🐙
Schirm-Oktopus
Octopus salutii
DD 🐙
Südlicher Sandkrake
Octopus kaurna
DD 🐙
Zweifleckkrake
Octopus bimaculatus
LC 🐙
Tehuelche octopus
Octopus tehuelchus
DD 🐙
Whiparm octopus
Octopus minor
DD
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