Japanese bobtail

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Found in Taiwan.

🇹🇼 Taiwan

Conservation Status

DD Data Deficient

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Mollusca (มอลลัสกา)

Class

Cephalopoda (ชั้นเซฟาโลพอด)

Order

Sepiida (หมึกกระดอง)

Family

Sepiolidae

Genus

Sepiolina

Species

Sepiolina nipponensis (Japanese bobtail)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ギンオビイカ

Chinese Yin-Dài-Êr-Wu-Zéi

Spanish sepiolina japonesa

French sépiole japonaise

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Japanese bobtail?

The scientific name of Japanese bobtail is Sepiolina nipponensis. It belongs to the genus Sepiolina.

What is the conservation status of Japanese bobtail?

Japanese bobtail (Sepiolina nipponensis) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Japanese bobtail live?

Japanese bobtail is found in Found in Taiwan.. Countries include Taiwan.

What family does Japanese bobtail belong to?

Japanese bobtail (Sepiolina nipponensis) belongs to the genus Sepiolina, which is part of the taxonomic family Sepiolidae.

What kingdom does Japanese bobtail belong to?

Japanese bobtail (Sepiolina nipponensis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).