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obiknovenniy osminog

Octopus vulgaris

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Diet

Carnivore

Lifespan

2 years

Length

60 cm

Weight

5.0 kg

Trend

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About

One of the most studied invertebrates in neuroscience and behavioral biology, common octopuses inhabit rocky reefs and seafloors in tropical and temperate coastal waters globally. Highly intelligent with distributed nervous systems — two-thirds of their 500 million neurons reside in their arms — they demonstrate tool use, problem-solving, and individual personalities. Masters of camouflage, they change skin color and texture in milliseconds. They have three hearts, blue copper-based blood, and extremely short lifespans of 1–2 years.

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

obiknovenniy osminog is classified as carnivore, adapted to its ecological niche.

Diet

🥩 Carnivore

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Full Taxonomy

Cephalopoda (головоногие)

Order

Octopoda (осьминоги)

Family

Octopodidae (Common Octopuses)

Genus

Octopus (Octopuses)

Species

Octopus vulgaris (obiknovenniy osminog)

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 obiknovenniy osminog?

The scientific name of obiknovenniy osminog is Octopus vulgaris. It belongs to the genus Octopus.

Where does obiknovenniy osminog live?

obiknovenniy osminog is found in Distributed across Chile, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden.. Countries include Chile, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden.

What family does obiknovenniy osminog belong to?

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

What does obiknovenniy osminog eat?

obiknovenniy osminog is carnivore. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.

How long does obiknovenniy osminog live?

obiknovenniy osminog has an average lifespan of approximately 2 years in the wild.

What kingdom does obiknovenniy osminog belong to?

obiknovenniy osminog (Octopus vulgaris) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (животные).

What are the closest relatives of obiknovenniy osminog?

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