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common Atlantic octopus

Octopus vulgaris

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Diet

Carnivore

Lifespan

2 years

Length

60 cm

Weight

5.0 kg

Trend

→ Stable

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作为神经科学和行动生物学中研究最广泛的无脊椎动物之一，普通章鱼栖息于全球热带和温带沿海水域的岩礁和海底。高度智能，拥有分布式神经系统——5亿个神经元中的三分之二位于其腕部——展示工具使用、解决问题和个体性格。伪装高手，能在数毫秒内改变皮肤颜色和纹理。拥有三颗心脏，铜基蓝色血液，寿命极短，仅1-2年。

Fun Facts

✨ Two of their three hearts stop when they swim.
✨ They have been observed using coconut shells as tools.
✨ They can squeeze through any gap larger than their beak.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse ecosystems where prey species are available.

🧊 Marine Deep Ocean Floor 🐚 Marine Neritic

Distributed across Chile, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇨🇱 Chile

Diet & Behavior

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Carnivore

common Atlantic octopus is classified as carnivore, adapted to its ecological niche.

Diet

🥩 Carnivore

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Full Taxonomy

Octopodidae (Common Octopuses)

Genus

Octopus (Octopuses)

Species

Octopus vulgaris (common Atlantic octopus)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ma-dako tako

Spanish pulpo

French pieuvre

German Gemeiner Octopus

Portuguese polvo comum

Russian obiknovenniy osminog

Similar Species in Octopus

California two-spot octopus

Japanese pygmy octopus

Mexican four-eyed octopus

Octopus maya

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of common Atlantic octopus?

The scientific name of common Atlantic octopus is Octopus vulgaris. It belongs to the genus Octopus.

Where does common Atlantic octopus live?

common Atlantic octopus is found in Distributed across Chile, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden.. Countries include Chile, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden.

What family does common Atlantic octopus belong to?

common Atlantic octopus (Octopus vulgaris) belongs to the genus Octopus, which is part of the taxonomic family Octopodidae.

What does common Atlantic octopus eat?

common Atlantic octopus is carnivore. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.

How long does common Atlantic octopus live?

common Atlantic octopus has an average lifespan of approximately 2 years in the wild.

What kingdom does common Atlantic octopus belong to?

common Atlantic octopus (Octopus vulgaris) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (动物界).

What are the closest relatives of common Atlantic octopus?

The closest relatives of common Atlantic octopus in the genus Octopus include Cháng-Xiāo, Lán-Xiāo, California two-spot octopus, Mexican four-eyed octopus, Sydney octopus.