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テナガタコイカ (Small eight-armed gonate squid)

Gonatopsis octopedatus

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Found in Taiwan.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Japanese テナガタコイカ
Russian Гонатопсис восьмирукий

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of テナガタコイカ?
The scientific name of テナガタコイカ is Gonatopsis octopedatus. It belongs to the genus Gonatopsis.
What is the conservation status of テナガタコイカ?
テナガタコイカ (Gonatopsis octopedatus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does テナガタコイカ live?
テナガタコイカ is found in Found in Taiwan.. Countries include Taiwan.
What family does テナガタコイカ belong to?
テナガタコイカ (Gonatopsis octopedatus) belongs to the genus Gonatopsis, which is part of the taxonomic family Gonatidae.
Is テナガタコイカ endangered?
No, テナガタコイカ (Gonatopsis octopedatus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does テナガタコイカ belong to?
テナガタコイカ (Gonatopsis octopedatus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).
What are the closest relatives of テナガタコイカ?
The closest relatives of テナガタコイカ in the genus Gonatopsis include タコイカ, マッコウタコイカ, Japanese eight-armed gonate squid.

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