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bighead octopus

Octopus vitiensis

Data Deficient

About

The Bighead octopus (Octopus vitiensis) is a species in the genus Octopus.

Conservation Status

DD Data Deficient

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum
Mollusca (มอลลัสกา)
Class
Cephalopoda (ชั้นเซฟาโลพอด)
Order
Octopoda (หมึกสาย)
Family
Octopodidae (Common Octopuses)
Genus
Octopus (Octopuses)
Species
Octopus vitiensis (bighead octopus)

Names in Other Languages

German Großkopfkrake

Similar Species in Octopus

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California two-spot octopus
Octopus bimaculoides
Least Concern
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Mexican four-eyed octopus
Octopus maya
Least Concern
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Sydney octopus
Octopus tetricus
Least Concern
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common Atlantic octopus
Octopus vulgaris
Not Evaluated
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Joubin's octopus
Octopus joubini
Least Concern
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Japanese pygmy octopus
Octopus parvus
Data Deficient
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pale octopus
Octopus pallidus
Least Concern
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Atlantic banded octopus
Octopus zonatus
Data Deficient
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of bighead octopus?
The scientific name of bighead octopus is Octopus vitiensis. It belongs to the genus Octopus.
What is the conservation status of bighead octopus?
bighead octopus (Octopus vitiensis) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.
What family does bighead octopus belong to?
bighead octopus (Octopus vitiensis) belongs to the genus Octopus, which is part of the taxonomic family Octopodidae.
What kingdom does bighead octopus belong to?
bighead octopus (Octopus vitiensis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of bighead octopus?
The closest relatives of bighead octopus in the genus Octopus include Atlantic banded octopus, California two-spot octopus, Mexican four-eyed octopus, Sydney octopus, common Atlantic octopus.

Genus Octopus — 18 Species

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