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Whiparm octopus

Octopus minor

Data Deficient
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Habitat & Distribution

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Found in Taiwan.

🇹🇼 Taiwan

Conservation Status

DD Data Deficient

Names in Other Languages

Japanese テナガダコ
Chinese Cháng-Xiāo
Spanish Pulpo antenado
French Poulpe fouet

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Octopus zonatus
Data Deficient
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bighead octopus
Octopus vitiensis
Data Deficient
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California two-spot octopus
Octopus bimaculatus
Least Concern
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California two-spot octopus
Octopus bimaculoides
Least Concern
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Caribbean reef octopus
Octopus briareus
Least Concern
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common Atlantic octopus
Octopus vulgaris
Not Evaluated
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Cyane's octopus
Octopus cyanea
Least Concern
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East Pacific red octopus
Octopus rubescens
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Whiparm octopus?
The scientific name of Whiparm octopus is Octopus minor. It belongs to the genus Octopus.
What is the conservation status of Whiparm octopus?
Whiparm octopus (Octopus minor) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Whiparm octopus live?
Whiparm octopus is found in Found in Taiwan.. Countries include Taiwan.
What family does Whiparm octopus belong to?
Whiparm octopus (Octopus minor) belongs to the genus Octopus, which is part of the taxonomic family Octopodidae.
What kingdom does Whiparm octopus belong to?
Whiparm octopus (Octopus minor) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Whiparm octopus?
The closest relatives of Whiparm octopus in the genus Octopus include Atlantic banded octopus, bighead octopus, California two-spot octopus, California two-spot octopus, Caribbean reef octopus.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Octopus — 18 Species

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Atlantic banded octopus
Octopus zonatus
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bighead octopus
Octopus vitiensis
DD 🐙
California two-spot octopus
Octopus bimaculatus
LC 🐙
California two-spot octopus
Octopus bimaculoides
LC 🐙
Caribbean reef octopus
Octopus briareus
LC 🐙
common Atlantic octopus
Octopus vulgaris
NE 🐙
Cyane's octopus
Octopus cyanea
LC 🐙
East Pacific red octopus
Octopus rubescens
LC 🐙
Japanese pygmy octopus
Octopus parvus
DD 🐙
Joubin's octopus
Octopus joubini
LC 🐙
Mexican four-eyed octopus
Octopus maya
LC 🐙
pale octopus
Octopus pallidus
LC 🐙
reef octopus
Octopus oculifer
LC 🐙
southern sand octopus
Octopus kaurna
DD 🐙
spider octopus
Octopus salutii
DD 🐙
Sydney octopus
Octopus tetricus
LC 🐙
Tehuelche octopus
Octopus tehuelchus
DD
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Whiparm octopus
Octopus minor
DD
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