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Shabby octopus squid

Octopoteuthis deletron

Data Deficient
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Chile.

🇨🇱 Chile

Conservation Status

DD Data Deficient

Names in Other Languages

Japanese キタノヤツデイカ
Russian Октопотеутис разрушенный

Similar Species in Octopoteuthis

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Ruppell's octopus squid
Octopoteuthis sicula
Data Deficient
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สัตว์
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มอลลัสกา
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ชั้นเซฟาโลพอด
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Oegopsida
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Octopoteuthidae
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Shabby octopus squid?
The scientific name of Shabby octopus squid is Octopoteuthis deletron. It belongs to the genus Octopoteuthis.
What is the conservation status of Shabby octopus squid?
Shabby octopus squid (Octopoteuthis deletron) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Shabby octopus squid live?
Shabby octopus squid is found in Found in Chile.. Countries include Chile.
What family does Shabby octopus squid belong to?
Shabby octopus squid (Octopoteuthis deletron) belongs to the genus Octopoteuthis, which is part of the taxonomic family Octopoteuthidae.
What kingdom does Shabby octopus squid belong to?
Shabby octopus squid (Octopoteuthis deletron) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Shabby octopus squid?
The closest relatives of Shabby octopus squid in the genus Octopoteuthis include Ruppell's octopus squid.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Octopoteuthis — 2 Species

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Ruppell's octopus squid
Octopoteuthis sicula
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Shabby octopus squid
Octopoteuthis deletron
DD
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