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pulpo

Octopus vulgaris

Not Evaluated →

Diet

Carnivore

Lifespan

2 years

Length

60 cm

Weight

5.0 kg

Trend

→ Stable

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About

Uno de los invertebrados más estudiados en neurociencia y biología del comportamiento, los pulpos comunes habitan arrecifes rocosos y fondos marinos en aguas costeras tropicales y templadas de todo el mundo. Altamente inteligentes con sistemas nerviosos distribuidos — dos tercios de sus 500 millones de neuronas residen en sus tentáculos — demuestran uso de herramientas, resolución de problemas y personalidades individuales. Maestros del camuflaje, cambian el color y la textura de la piel en milisegundos. Tienen tres corazones, sangre azul basada en cobre y esperanzas de vida extremadamente cortas de 1 a 2 años.

Fun Facts

✨ Two of their three hearts stop when they swim.
✨ They have been observed using coconut shells as tools.
✨ They can squeeze through any gap larger than their beak.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse ecosystems where prey species are available.

🧊 Marine Deep Ocean Floor 🐚 Marine Neritic

Distributed across Chile, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇨🇱 Chile

Diet & Behavior

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Carnivore

pulpo is classified as carnivore, adapted to its ecological niche.

Diet

🥩 Carnivore

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Full Taxonomy

Cephalopoda (Cefalópodos)

Order

Octopoda (Octopuses)

Family

Octopodidae (Common Octopuses)

Genus

Octopus (Octopuses)

Species

Octopus vulgaris (pulpo)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ma-dako tako

Spanish pulpo

French pieuvre

German Gemeiner Octopus

Portuguese polvo comum

Russian obiknovenniy osminog

Similar Species in Octopus

California two-spot octopus

Japanese pygmy octopus

Mexican four-eyed octopus

Octopus maya

Least Concern

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Marine Deep Ocean Floor

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vs Pulpito Tehuelche vs Pulpo antenado vs California two-spot octopus vs Sydney octopus

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of pulpo?

The scientific name of pulpo is Octopus vulgaris. It belongs to the genus Octopus.

Where does pulpo live?

pulpo is found in Distributed across Chile, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden.. Countries include Chile, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden.

What family does pulpo belong to?

pulpo (Octopus vulgaris) belongs to the genus Octopus, which is part of the taxonomic family Octopodidae.

What does pulpo eat?

pulpo is carnivore. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.

How long does pulpo live?

pulpo has an average lifespan of approximately 2 years in the wild.

What kingdom does pulpo belong to?

pulpo (Octopus vulgaris) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of pulpo?

The closest relatives of pulpo in the genus Octopus include Pulpito Tehuelche, Pulpo antenado, Mexican four-eyed octopus, Sydney octopus, Joubin's octopus.