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polvo comum

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

Um dos invertebrados mais estudados em neurociência e biologia comportamental, os polvos-comuns habitam recifes rochosos e fundos marinhos em águas costeiras tropicais e temperadas de todo o mundo. Altamente inteligentes com sistemas nervosos distribuídos — dois terços dos seus 500 milhões de neurónios residem nos seus tentáculos — demonstram uso de ferramentas, resolução de problemas e personalidades individuais. Mestres do camuflar, mudam a cor e textura da pele em milissegundos. Têm três corações, sangue azul baseado em cobre e esperanças de vida extremamente curtas de 1 a 2 anos.

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

polvo comum is classified as carnivore, adapted to its ecological niche.

Diet

🥩 Carnivore

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Full Taxonomy

Cephalopoda (Cefalópodes)

Order

Octopoda (Polvo)

Family

Octopodidae (Common Octopuses)

Genus

Octopus (Octopuses)

Species

Octopus vulgaris (polvo comum)

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

Octopus bimaculoides

Least Concern

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Mexican four-eyed octopus

Japanese pygmy octopus

Atlantic banded octopus

Octopus zonatus

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of polvo comum?

The scientific name of polvo comum is Octopus vulgaris. It belongs to the genus Octopus.

Where does polvo comum live?

polvo comum is found in Distributed across Chile, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden.. Countries include Chile, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden.

What family does polvo comum belong to?

polvo comum (Octopus vulgaris) belongs to the genus Octopus, which is part of the taxonomic family Octopodidae.

What does polvo comum eat?

polvo comum is carnivore. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.

How long does polvo comum live?

polvo comum has an average lifespan of approximately 2 years in the wild.

What kingdom does polvo comum belong to?

polvo comum (Octopus vulgaris) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of polvo comum?

The closest relatives of polvo comum in the genus Octopus include bighead octopus, California two-spot octopus, Mexican four-eyed octopus, Sydney octopus, Joubin's octopus.