Dān-Pán-Xiāo (Pygmy pelagic octopus)

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Chile and Taiwan.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇨🇱 Chile

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

Amphitretidae

Genus

Bolitaena

Species

Bolitaena pygmaea (Dān-Pán-Xiāo)

Names in Other Languages

Chinese Dān-Pán-Xiāo

Russian Болитена малая

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Dān-Pán-Xiāo?

The scientific name of Dān-Pán-Xiāo is Bolitaena pygmaea. It belongs to the genus Bolitaena.

What is the conservation status of Dān-Pán-Xiāo?

Dān-Pán-Xiāo (Bolitaena pygmaea) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Dān-Pán-Xiāo live?

Dān-Pán-Xiāo is found in Distributed across Chile and Taiwan.. Countries include Chile, Taiwan.

What family does Dān-Pán-Xiāo belong to?

Dān-Pán-Xiāo (Bolitaena pygmaea) belongs to the genus Bolitaena, which is part of the taxonomic family Amphitretidae.

Is Dān-Pán-Xiāo endangered?

No, Dān-Pán-Xiāo (Bolitaena pygmaea) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Dān-Pán-Xiāo belong to?

Dān-Pán-Xiāo (Bolitaena pygmaea) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (动物界).