Pacific fourhorn octopus

Habitat & Distribution

Native to South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Found in Chile.

🇨🇱 Chile

Conservation Status

DD Data Deficient

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Mollusca (มอลลัสกา)

Class

Cephalopoda (ชั้นเซฟาโลพอด)

Order

Octopoda (หมึกสาย)

Family

Octopodidae (Common Octopuses)

Genus

Pteroctopus

Species

Pteroctopus hoylei (Pacific fourhorn octopus)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ヤワハダダコ

German Pazifischer Vierhornkrake

Similar Species in Pteroctopus

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Atlantic fourhorn octopus

Pteroctopus tetracirrhus

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Pacific fourhorn octopus?

The scientific name of Pacific fourhorn octopus is Pteroctopus hoylei. It belongs to the genus Pteroctopus.

What is the conservation status of Pacific fourhorn octopus?

Pacific fourhorn octopus (Pteroctopus hoylei) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Pacific fourhorn octopus live?

Pacific fourhorn octopus is found in Found in Chile.. Countries include Chile.

What family does Pacific fourhorn octopus belong to?

Pacific fourhorn octopus (Pteroctopus hoylei) belongs to the genus Pteroctopus, which is part of the taxonomic family Octopodidae.

What kingdom does Pacific fourhorn octopus belong to?

Pacific fourhorn octopus (Pteroctopus hoylei) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of Pacific fourhorn octopus?

The closest relatives of Pacific fourhorn octopus in the genus Pteroctopus include Atlantic fourhorn octopus.