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Poulpe fouet

Octopus minor

Data Deficient

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Habitat & Distribution

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Found in Taiwan.

🇹🇼 Taiwan

Conservation Status

DD Data Deficient

Full Taxonomy

Animalia (animal)

Mollusca (mollusques)

Cephalopoda (Cephalopods)

Octopoda (Octopuses)

Octopodidae (Common Octopuses)

Octopus (Octopuses)

Species

Octopus minor (Poulpe fouet)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese テナガダコ

Chinese Cháng-Xiāo

Spanish Pulpo antenado

French Poulpe fouet

Similar Species in Octopus

Octopus vulgaris

California two-spot octopus

Octopus bimaculoides

Mexican four-eyed octopus

Octopus tetricus

bighead octopus

Octopus vitiensis

Joubin's octopus

Octopus joubini

Japanese pygmy octopus

Atlantic banded octopus

Octopus zonatus

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Common Octopuses

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Poulpe fouet?

The scientific name of Poulpe fouet is Octopus minor. It belongs to the genus Octopus.

What is the conservation status of Poulpe fouet?

Poulpe fouet (Octopus minor) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Poulpe fouet live?

Poulpe fouet is found in Found in Taiwan.. Countries include Taiwan.

What family does Poulpe fouet belong to?

Poulpe fouet (Octopus minor) belongs to the genus Octopus, which is part of the taxonomic family Octopodidae.

What kingdom does Poulpe fouet belong to?

Poulpe fouet (Octopus minor) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).

What are the closest relatives of Poulpe fouet?

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

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Octopus — 18 Species

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Octopus vulgaris

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Poulpe fouet

Octopus minor

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California two-spot octopus

Octopus bimaculoides

Mexican four-eyed octopus

Octopus tetricus

Joubin's octopus

Octopus joubini

Japanese pygmy octopus

Octopus pallidus

Atlantic banded octopus

Octopus zonatus

East Pacific red octopus

Octopus rubescens

Octopus oculifer

Caribbean reef octopus

Octopus briareus

southern sand octopus

Octopus salutii

Tehuelche octopus

Octopus tehuelchus

Cyane's octopus

California two-spot octopus

Octopus bimaculatus

bighead octopus

Octopus vitiensis

Data verified mars 2026

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