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pieuvre

Octopus vulgaris

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Diet

Carnivore

Lifespan

2 years

Length

60 cm

Weight

5.0 kg

Trend

→ Stable

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About

One of the most studied invertebrates in neuroscience and behavioral biology, common octopuses inhabit rocky reefs and seafloors in tropical and temperate coastal waters globally. Highly intelligent with distributed nervous systems — two-thirds of their 500 million neurons reside in their arms — they demonstrate tool use, problem-solving, and individual personalities. Masters of camouflage, they change skin color and texture in milliseconds. They have three hearts, blue copper-based blood, and extremely short lifespans of 1–2 years.

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

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

Diet

🥩 Carnivore

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (animal)

Phylum

Mollusca (mollusques)

Class

Cephalopoda (Cephalopods)

Order

Octopoda (Octopuses)

Family

Octopodidae (Common Octopuses)

Genus

Octopus (Octopuses)

Species

Octopus vulgaris (pieuvre)

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

Octopus parvus

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Mexican four-eyed octopus

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of pieuvre?

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

Where does pieuvre live?

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

What family does pieuvre belong to?

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

What does pieuvre eat?

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

How long does pieuvre live?

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

What kingdom does pieuvre belong to?

pieuvre (Octopus vulgaris) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).

What are the closest relatives of pieuvre?

The closest relatives of pieuvre in the genus Octopus include Poulpe fouet, California two-spot octopus, Mexican four-eyed octopus, Sydney octopus, Joubin's octopus.