Palmate Octopus

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Africa and Europe and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Distributed across Chile, Italy, and Tunisia.

🇹🇳 Tunisia 🇮🇹 Italy 🇨🇱 Chile

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Mollusca (Weichtiere)

Class

Cephalopoda (Kopffüßer)

Order

Octopoda (Kraken)

Family

Tremoctopodidae

Genus

Tremoctopus

Species

Tremoctopus gracilis (Palmate Octopus)

Names in Other Languages

Chinese Yìn-Tài-Shuī-Kŏng-Xiāo

Similar Species in Tremoctopus

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Common Blanket Octopus

Tremoctopus violaceus

Least Concern

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gelatinous blanket octopus

Tremoctopus gelatus

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Palmate Octopus?

The scientific name of Palmate Octopus is Tremoctopus gracilis. It belongs to the genus Tremoctopus.

What is the conservation status of Palmate Octopus?

Palmate Octopus (Tremoctopus gracilis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Palmate Octopus live?

Palmate Octopus is found in Distributed across Chile, Italy, and Tunisia.. Countries include Chile, Italy, Tunisia.

What family does Palmate Octopus belong to?

Palmate Octopus (Tremoctopus gracilis) belongs to the genus Tremoctopus, which is part of the taxonomic family Tremoctopodidae.

Is Palmate Octopus endangered?

No, Palmate Octopus (Tremoctopus gracilis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Palmate Octopus belong to?

Palmate Octopus (Tremoctopus gracilis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Palmate Octopus?

The closest relatives of Palmate Octopus in the genus Tremoctopus include Common Blanket Octopus, gelatinous blanket octopus.