ヤツデイカ (Ruppell's octopus squid)

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Found in Taiwan.

🇹🇼 Taiwan

Conservation Status

DD Data Deficient

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (動物)

Phylum

Mollusca (軟体動物)

Class

Cephalopoda (頭足類)

Order

Oegopsida (開眼目)

Family

Octopoteuthidae

Genus

Octopoteuthis

Species

Octopoteuthis sicula (ヤツデイカ)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ヤツデイカ

Chinese Bā-Wàn-Yóu

German Achtarmkalmar

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キタノヤツデイカ

Octopoteuthis deletron

Data Deficient

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of ヤツデイカ?

The scientific name of ヤツデイカ is Octopoteuthis sicula. It belongs to the genus Octopoteuthis.

What is the conservation status of ヤツデイカ?

ヤツデイカ (Octopoteuthis sicula) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.

Where does ヤツデイカ live?

ヤツデイカ is found in Found in Taiwan.. Countries include Taiwan.

What family does ヤツデイカ belong to?

ヤツデイカ (Octopoteuthis sicula) belongs to the genus Octopoteuthis, which is part of the taxonomic family Octopoteuthidae.

What kingdom does ヤツデイカ belong to?

ヤツデイカ (Octopoteuthis sicula) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).

What are the closest relatives of ヤツデイカ?

The closest relatives of ヤツデイカ in the genus Octopoteuthis include キタノヤツデイカ.