Japanese pancake devilfishes

Conservation Status

DD Data Deficient

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Mollusca (moluscos)

Class

Cephalopoda (Cefalópodos)

Order

Octopoda (Octopuses)

Family

Opisthoteuthidae

Genus

Opisthoteuthis

Species

Opisthoteuthis depressa (Japanese pancake devilfishes)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese メンダコ

Russian Опистотеутис сплющенный

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California flapjack octopus

Opisthoteuthis californiana

Data Deficient

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North Pacific cirrate octopus

Opisthoteuthis albatrossi

Data Deficient

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Japanese pancake devilfishes?

The scientific name of Japanese pancake devilfishes is Opisthoteuthis depressa. It belongs to the genus Opisthoteuthis.

What is the conservation status of Japanese pancake devilfishes?

Japanese pancake devilfishes (Opisthoteuthis depressa) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.

What family does Japanese pancake devilfishes belong to?

Japanese pancake devilfishes (Opisthoteuthis depressa) belongs to the genus Opisthoteuthis, which is part of the taxonomic family Opisthoteuthidae.

What kingdom does Japanese pancake devilfishes belong to?

Japanese pancake devilfishes (Opisthoteuthis depressa) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Japanese pancake devilfishes?

The closest relatives of Japanese pancake devilfishes in the genus Opisthoteuthis include California flapjack octopus, North Pacific cirrate octopus.