Lì-Xiāo (ornate octopus)

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Found in Taiwan.

🇹🇼 Taiwan

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (动物界)

Phylum

Mollusca (软体动物门)

Class

Cephalopoda (头足纲)

Order

Octopoda (章魚目)

Family

Octopodidae (Common Octopuses)

Genus

Callistoctopus

Species

Callistoctopus ornatus (Lì-Xiāo)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese シマダコ

Chinese Lì-Xiāo

German Weißstreifen-Oktopus

Similar Species in Callistoctopus

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Atlantic white-spotted octopus

Callistoctopus macropus

Least Concern

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southern white-spot octopus

Callistoctopus bunurong

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Lì-Xiāo?

The scientific name of Lì-Xiāo is Callistoctopus ornatus. It belongs to the genus Callistoctopus.

What is the conservation status of Lì-Xiāo?

Lì-Xiāo (Callistoctopus ornatus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Lì-Xiāo live?

Lì-Xiāo is found in Found in Taiwan.. Countries include Taiwan.

What family does Lì-Xiāo belong to?

Lì-Xiāo (Callistoctopus ornatus) belongs to the genus Callistoctopus, which is part of the taxonomic family Octopodidae.

Is Lì-Xiāo endangered?

No, Lì-Xiāo (Callistoctopus ornatus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Lì-Xiāo belong to?

Lì-Xiāo (Callistoctopus ornatus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (动物界).

What are the closest relatives of Lì-Xiāo?

The closest relatives of Lì-Xiāo in the genus Callistoctopus include Atlantic white-spotted octopus, southern white-spot octopus.