Moschuskrake

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Found in Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Mollusca (Weichtiere)

Class

Cephalopoda (Kopffüßer)

Order

Octopoda (Kraken)

Family

Eledonidae

Genus

Eledone

Species

Eledone moschata (Moschuskrake)

Names in Other Languages

French élédone musquée

German Moschuskrake

Similar Species in Eledone

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Nördlicher Krake

Eledone cirrhosa

Endangered

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combed octopus

Eledone massyae

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Moschuskrake?

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

What is the conservation status of Moschuskrake?

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

Where does Moschuskrake live?

Moschuskrake is found in Found in Norway.. Countries include Norway.

What family does Moschuskrake belong to?

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

Is Moschuskrake endangered?

No, Moschuskrake (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 Moschuskrake belong to?

Moschuskrake (Eledone moschata) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Moschuskrake?

The closest relatives of Moschuskrake in the genus Eledone include Nördlicher Krake, combed octopus.