greater blue-ringed octopus

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Mollusca (มอลลัสกา)

Class

Cephalopoda (ชั้นเซฟาโลพอด)

Order

Octopoda (หมึกสาย)

Family

Octopodidae (Common Octopuses)

Genus

Hapalochlaena

Species

Hapalochlaena lunulata (greater blue-ringed octopus)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese オオマルモンダコ

German Großer Blaugeringelter Krake

Similar Species in Hapalochlaena

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blue-lined octopus

Hapalochlaena fasciata

Least Concern

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blue-ringed octopus

Hapalochlaena maculosa

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of greater blue-ringed octopus?

The scientific name of greater blue-ringed octopus is Hapalochlaena lunulata. It belongs to the genus Hapalochlaena.

What is the conservation status of greater blue-ringed octopus?

greater blue-ringed octopus (Hapalochlaena lunulata) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

What family does greater blue-ringed octopus belong to?

greater blue-ringed octopus (Hapalochlaena lunulata) belongs to the genus Hapalochlaena, which is part of the taxonomic family Octopodidae.

Is greater blue-ringed octopus endangered?

No, greater blue-ringed octopus (Hapalochlaena lunulata) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does greater blue-ringed octopus belong to?

greater blue-ringed octopus (Hapalochlaena lunulata) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of greater blue-ringed octopus?

The closest relatives of greater blue-ringed octopus in the genus Hapalochlaena include blue-lined octopus, blue-ringed octopus.