Bā-Wàn-Yóu (Ruppell's octopus squid)

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Found in Taiwan.

🇹🇼 Taiwan

Conservation Status

DD Data Deficient

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (动物界)

Phylum

Mollusca (软体动物门)

Class

Cephalopoda (头足纲)

Order

Oegopsida (开眼目)

Family

Octopoteuthidae

Genus

Octopoteuthis

Species

Octopoteuthis sicula (Bā-Wàn-Yóu)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ヤツデイカ

Chinese Bā-Wàn-Yóu

German Achtarmkalmar

Similar Species in Octopoteuthis

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Shabby octopus squid

Octopoteuthis deletron

Data Deficient

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Bā-Wàn-Yóu?

The scientific name of Bā-Wàn-Yóu is Octopoteuthis sicula. It belongs to the genus Octopoteuthis.

What is the conservation status of Bā-Wàn-Yóu?

Bā-Wàn-Yóu (Octopoteuthis sicula) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Bā-Wàn-Yóu live?

Bā-Wàn-Yóu is found in Found in Taiwan.. Countries include Taiwan.

What family does Bā-Wàn-Yóu belong to?

Bā-Wàn-Yóu (Octopoteuthis sicula) belongs to the genus Octopoteuthis, which is part of the taxonomic family Octopoteuthidae.

What kingdom does Bā-Wàn-Yóu belong to?

Bā-Wàn-Yóu (Octopoteuthis sicula) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (动物界).

What are the closest relatives of Bā-Wàn-Yóu?

The closest relatives of Bā-Wàn-Yóu in the genus Octopoteuthis include Shabby octopus squid.