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ワモンダコ (Cyane's octopus)

Octopus cyanea

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Distributed across Israel and Taiwan.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇮🇱 Israel

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (動物)
Phylum
Mollusca (軟体動物)
Class
Cephalopoda (頭足類)
Order
Octopoda (タコ目)
Family
Octopodidae (Common Octopuses)
Genus
Octopus (Octopuses)
Species
Octopus cyanea (ワモンダコ)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ワモンダコ
Chinese Lán-Xiāo
German Großer Blauer Krake

Similar Species in Octopus

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ma-dako tako
Octopus vulgaris
Not Evaluated
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テナガダコ
Octopus minor
Data Deficient
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マメダコ
Octopus parvus
Data Deficient
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California two-spot octopus
Octopus bimaculoides
Least Concern
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Sydney octopus
Octopus tetricus
Least Concern
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Joubin's octopus
Octopus joubini
Least Concern
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Mexican four-eyed octopus
Octopus maya
Least Concern
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bighead octopus
Octopus vitiensis
Data Deficient
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of ワモンダコ?
The scientific name of ワモンダコ is Octopus cyanea. It belongs to the genus Octopus.
What is the conservation status of ワモンダコ?
ワモンダコ (Octopus cyanea) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does ワモンダコ live?
ワモンダコ is found in Distributed across Israel and Taiwan.. Countries include Israel, Taiwan.
What family does ワモンダコ belong to?
ワモンダコ (Octopus cyanea) belongs to the genus Octopus, which is part of the taxonomic family Octopodidae.
Is ワモンダコ endangered?
No, ワモンダコ (Octopus cyanea) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does ワモンダコ belong to?
ワモンダコ (Octopus cyanea) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).
What are the closest relatives of ワモンダコ?
The closest relatives of ワモンダコ in the genus Octopus include ma-dako tako, テナガダコ, マメダコ, Sydney octopus, Joubin's octopus.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Octopus — 18 Species

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ma-dako tako
Octopus vulgaris
NE 🐙
テナガダコ
Octopus minor
DD 🐙
マメダコ
Octopus parvus
DD
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ワモンダコ
Octopus cyanea
LC
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Sydney octopus
Octopus tetricus
LC 🐙
Joubin's octopus
Octopus joubini
LC 🐙
pale octopus
Octopus pallidus
LC 🐙
Atlantic banded octopus
Octopus zonatus
DD 🐙
East Pacific red octopus
Octopus rubescens
LC 🐙
reef octopus
Octopus oculifer
LC 🐙
Caribbean reef octopus
Octopus briareus
LC 🐙
southern sand octopus
Octopus kaurna
DD 🐙
spider octopus
Octopus salutii
DD 🐙
Tehuelche octopus
Octopus tehuelchus
DD 🐙
California two-spot octopus
Octopus bimaculatus
LC 🐙
bighead octopus
Octopus vitiensis
DD 🐙
California two-spot octopus
Octopus bimaculoides
LC 🐙
Mexican four-eyed octopus
Octopus maya
LC
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