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ma-dako tako (common Atlantic octopus)

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

神経科学と行動生物学において最も研究されている無脊椎動物の一つであるマダコは、世界中の熱帯・温帯沿岸海域の岩礁や海底に生息します。分散型神経系を持つ高度に知性的なこの種は、5億個のニューロンの3分の2が腕に存在し、道具の使用、問題解決、個体ごとの性格を示します。偽装の達人で、皮膚の色と質感を数ミリ秒で変えます。心臓を3つ持ち、銅ベースの青い血液を持ち、1〜2年という非常に短い寿命を持ちます。

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

ma-dako tako is classified as carnivore, adapted to its ecological niche.

Diet

🥩 Carnivore

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Full Taxonomy

Octopodidae (Common Octopuses)

Genus

Octopus (Octopuses)

Species

Octopus vulgaris (ma-dako tako)

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

Mexican four-eyed octopus

Octopus maya

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Marine Deep Ocean Floor

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of ma-dako tako?

The scientific name of ma-dako tako is Octopus vulgaris. It belongs to the genus Octopus.

Where does ma-dako tako live?

ma-dako tako is found in Distributed across Chile, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden.. Countries include Chile, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden.

What family does ma-dako tako belong to?

ma-dako tako (Octopus vulgaris) belongs to the genus Octopus, which is part of the taxonomic family Octopodidae.

What does ma-dako tako eat?

ma-dako tako is carnivore. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.

How long does ma-dako tako live?

ma-dako tako has an average lifespan of approximately 2 years in the wild.

What kingdom does ma-dako tako belong to?

ma-dako tako (Octopus vulgaris) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).

What are the closest relatives of ma-dako tako?

The closest relatives of ma-dako tako in the genus Octopus include テナガダコ, マメダコ, ワモンダコ, Sydney octopus, Joubin's octopus.