Gemeiner Octopus; Krake; Polvo-Comum; Polyp; Zeekát Corá; Zeekát Di Piédra; Achtarm; Almindelig Ottearmet Blæksprutte; Attaarmade Bläckfiskar; Azeiz; Chobotnice Pobřežní; Common Atlantic Octopus; Common European Octopus; Common Octopus; Gemeiner Krake; Gewone Achtarm; Gewone Octopus; Gewoone Octopus; Gewöhnlicher Krake; Jättekrake; Kraak; Likurishtja; Ma-Dako Tako; Meritursas; Obiknovenniy Osminog; Obiknovenniy Shprot; Oktapodi I Zakonshëm; Ośmiornica Zwyczajna; Pieuvre; Pieuvre Commune; Polpo Comune; Polpo Di Scoglio; Polvo; Polvo Comum; Polvo-Vulgar; Pop Roquer; Pop Ver; Poulpe; Poulpe Commun; Poulpe De Roche; Pulpo; Pulpo Común; Pulpo De Roca; Rock Scuttle; Scuttle; Tetëkëmbëshi; Χταπόδι; マダコ (Octopus vulgaris) - Facts & Information
Octopus vulgaris Cuvier, 1797
Scientific Classification
Gemeiner Octopus; Krake; Polvo-Comum; Polyp; Zeekát Corá; Zeekát Di Piédra; Achtarm; Almindelig Ottearmet Blæksprutte; Attaarmade Bläckfiskar; Azeiz; Chobotnice Pobřežní; Common Atlantic Octopus; Common European Octopus; Common Octopus; Gemeiner Krake; Gewone Achtarm; Gewone Octopus; Gewoone Octopus; Gewöhnlicher Krake; Jättekrake; Kraak; Likurishtja; Ma-Dako Tako; Meritursas; Obiknovenniy Osminog; Obiknovenniy Shprot; Oktapodi I Zakonshëm; Ośmiornica Zwyczajna; Pieuvre; Pieuvre Commune; Polpo Comune; Polpo Di Scoglio; Polvo; Polvo Comum; Polvo-Vulgar; Pop Roquer; Pop Ver; Poulpe; Poulpe Commun; Poulpe De Roche; Pulpo; Pulpo Común; Pulpo De Roca; Rock Scuttle; Scuttle; Tetëkëmbëshi; Χταπόδι; マダコ: Complete Species Profile and Guide
The Gemeiner Octopus; Krake; Polvo-Comum; Polyp; Zeekát Corá; Zeekát Di Piédra; Achtarm; Almindelig Ottearmet Blæksprutte; Attaarmade Bläckfiskar; Azeiz; Chobotnice Pobřežní; Common Atlantic Octopus; Common European Octopus; Common Octopus; Gemeiner Krake; Gewone Achtarm; Gewone Octopus; Gewoone Octopus; Gewöhnlicher Krake; Jättekrake; Kraak; Likurishtja; Ma-Dako Tako; Meritursas; Obiknovenniy Osminog; Obiknovenniy Shprot; Oktapodi I Zakonshëm; Ośmiornica Zwyczajna; Pieuvre; Pieuvre Commune; Polpo Comune; Polpo Di Scoglio; Polvo; Polvo Comum; Polvo-Vulgar; Pop Roquer; Pop Ver; Poulpe; Poulpe Commun; Poulpe De Roche; Pulpo; Pulpo Común; Pulpo De Roca; Rock Scuttle; Scuttle; Tetëkëmbëshi; Χταπόδι; マダコ (Octopus vulgaris Cuvier, 1797) exemplifies distinctive features found in octopuses, clams, and snails found in mrgid. This in-depth guide covers taxonomy, anatomy, habitat, behavior, diet, reproduction, conservation status, and practical notes for identification and research.
Quick Facts About the Gemeiner Octopus; Krake; Polvo-Comum; Polyp; Zeekát Corá; Zeekát Di Piédra; Achtarm; Almindelig Ottearmet Blæksprutte; Attaarmade Bläckfiskar; Azeiz; Chobotnice Pobřežní; Common Atlantic Octopus; Common European Octopus; Common Octopus; Gemeiner Krake; Gewone Achtarm; Gewone Octopus; Gewoone Octopus; Gewöhnlicher Krake; Jättekrake; Kraak; Likurishtja; Ma-Dako Tako; Meritursas; Obiknovenniy Osminog; Obiknovenniy Shprot; Oktapodi I Zakonshëm; Ośmiornica Zwyczajna; Pieuvre; Pieuvre Commune; Polpo Comune; Polpo Di Scoglio; Polvo; Polvo Comum; Polvo-Vulgar; Pop Roquer; Pop Ver; Poulpe; Poulpe Commun; Poulpe De Roche; Pulpo; Pulpo Común; Pulpo De Roca; Rock Scuttle; Scuttle; Tetëkëmbëshi; Χταπόδι; マダコ
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Octopus vulgaris Cuvier, 1797 |
| Common Name | Gemeiner Octopus; Krake; Polvo-Comum; Polyp; Zeekát Corá; Zeekát Di Piédra; Achtarm; Almindelig Ottearmet Blæksprutte; Attaarmade Bläckfiskar; Azeiz; Chobotnice Pobřežní; Common Atlantic Octopus; Common European Octopus; Common Octopus; Gemeiner Krake; Gewone Achtarm; Gewone Octopus; Gewoone Octopus; Gewöhnlicher Krake; Jättekrake; Kraak; Likurishtja; Ma-Dako Tako; Meritursas; Obiknovenniy Osminog; Obiknovenniy Shprot; Oktapodi I Zakonshëm; Ośmiornica Zwyczajna; Pieuvre; Pieuvre Commune; Polpo Comune; Polpo Di Scoglio; Polvo; Polvo Comum; Polvo-Vulgar; Pop Roquer; Pop Ver; Poulpe; Poulpe Commun; Poulpe De Roche; Pulpo; Pulpo Común; Pulpo De Roca; Rock Scuttle; Scuttle; Tetëkëmbëshi; Χταπόδι; マダコ |
| Family | Octopodidae |
| Order | Octopoda |
| Class | Cephalopoda |
| Primary Habitat | Diverse Marine Habitats |
| Geographic Range | Mrgid |
Taxonomic Classification and Scientific Background
The gemeiner octopus; krake; polvo-comum; polyp; zeekát corá; zeekát di piédra; achtarm; almindelig ottearmet blæksprutte; attaarmade bläckfiskar; azeiz; chobotnice pobřežní; common atlantic octopus; common european octopus; common octopus; gemeiner krake; gewone achtarm; gewone octopus; gewoone octopus; gewöhnlicher krake; jättekrake; kraak; likurishtja; ma-dako tako; meritursas; obiknovenniy osminog; obiknovenniy shprot; oktapodi i zakonshëm; ośmiornica zwyczajna; pieuvre; pieuvre commune; polpo comune; polpo di scoglio; polvo; polvo comum; polvo-vulgar; pop roquer; pop ver; poulpe; poulpe commun; poulpe de roche; pulpo; pulpo común; pulpo de roca; rock scuttle; scuttle; tetëkëmbëshi; χταπόδι; マダコ is placed within the phylum Mollusca. Taxonomy:
- Kingdom: Animalia - Phylum: Mollusca - Class: Cephalopoda - Order: Octopoda - Family: Octopodidae - Scientific Name: Octopus vulgaris Cuvier, 1797
Taxonomic notes: molluscan classification is based on shell morphology, radula structure, soft anatomy, and molecular data. Always verify synonyms in MolluscaBase or WoRMS.
Physical Characteristics and Identification
Gemeiner Octopus; Krake; Polvo-Comum; Polyp; Zeekát Corá; Zeekát Di Piédra; Achtarm; Almindelig Ottearmet Blæksprutte; Attaarmade Bläckfiskar; Azeiz; Chobotnice Pobřežní; Common Atlantic Octopus; Common European Octopus; Common Octopus; Gemeiner Krake; Gewone Achtarm; Gewone Octopus; Gewoone Octopus; Gewöhnlicher Krake; Jättekrake; Kraak; Likurishtja; Ma-Dako Tako; Meritursas; Obiknovenniy Osminog; Obiknovenniy Shprot; Oktapodi I Zakonshëm; Ośmiornica Zwyczajna; Pieuvre; Pieuvre Commune; Polpo Comune; Polpo Di Scoglio; Polvo; Polvo Comum; Polvo-Vulgar; Pop Roquer; Pop Ver; Poulpe; Poulpe Commun; Poulpe De Roche; Pulpo; Pulpo Común; Pulpo De Roca; Rock Scuttle; Scuttle; Tetëkëmbëshi; Χταπόδι; マダコ typically display molluscan body plan: head, visceral mass, and muscular foot (modified in cephalopods to arms/tentacles). The mantle secretes shell material where present; radula is used by many clades for feeding. Key identification features include:
- Shell shape, sculpture, and color (for shelled taxa) - Radula type and tooth arrangement (important for diet inference) - Soft-tissue characters (gill arrangement, mantle features) - Cephalopod-specific traits: chromatophores, beak, siphon for jet propulsion
Habitat Preferences and Geographic Distribution
Gemeiner Octopus; Krake; Polvo-Comum; Polyp; Zeekát Corá; Zeekát Di Piédra; Achtarm; Almindelig Ottearmet Blæksprutte; Attaarmade Bläckfiskar; Azeiz; Chobotnice Pobřežní; Common Atlantic Octopus; Common European Octopus; Common Octopus; Gemeiner Krake; Gewone Achtarm; Gewone Octopus; Gewoone Octopus; Gewöhnlicher Krake; Jättekrake; Kraak; Likurishtja; Ma-Dako Tako; Meritursas; Obiknovenniy Osminog; Obiknovenniy Shprot; Oktapodi I Zakonshëm; Ośmiornica Zwyczajna; Pieuvre; Pieuvre Commune; Polpo Comune; Polpo Di Scoglio; Polvo; Polvo Comum; Polvo-Vulgar; Pop Roquer; Pop Ver; Poulpe; Poulpe Commun; Poulpe De Roche; Pulpo; Pulpo Común; Pulpo De Roca; Rock Scuttle; Scuttle; Tetëkëmbëshi; Χταπόδι; マダコs occur in mrgid, usually in diverse marine habitats. Habitat selection depends on substrate, depth, salinity, temperature and food supply. Microhabitats include intertidal rocks, seagrass beds, sandy bottoms, coral reefs, and deep-sea vents.
Behavior and Ecology
The gemeiner octopus; krake; polvo-comum; polyp; zeekát corá; zeekát di piédra; achtarm; almindelig ottearmet blæksprutte; attaarmade bläckfiskar; azeiz; chobotnice pobřežní; common atlantic octopus; common european octopus; common octopus; gemeiner krake; gewone achtarm; gewone octopus; gewoone octopus; gewöhnlicher krake; jättekrake; kraak; likurishtja; ma-dako tako; meritursas; obiknovenniy osminog; obiknovenniy shprot; oktapodi i zakonshëm; ośmiornica zwyczajna; pieuvre; pieuvre commune; polpo comune; polpo di scoglio; polvo; polvo comum; polvo-vulgar; pop roquer; pop ver; poulpe; poulpe commun; poulpe de roche; pulpo; pulpo común; pulpo de roca; rock scuttle; scuttle; tetëkëmbëshi; χταπόδι; マダコ shows fascinating behaviors from filter feeding to predatory hunting strategies. Behavioral highlights:
- Locomotion: foot gliding, burrowing, or cephalopod jetting - Foraging strategies: grazing, filter-feeding, predation with radula/venom, scavenging - Defensive behavior: shell withdrawal, crypsis, ink release (cephalopods), venom in some gastropods
Diet and Feeding Ecology
Diet varies by clade: many gastropods graze on algae, bivalves filter phytoplankton and detritus, and cephalopods are active predators. Feeding mechanics often correlate with radula morphology or specialized appendages/venom. Trophic role: primary consumer, predator or scavenger.
Reproduction, Development, and Life Cycle
Molluscs show diverse reproductive strategies: broadcast spawning with planktonic trochophore/veliger larvae, brooding, or direct development. Cephalopods typically have complex mating behaviors and some brood/guard eggs. Reproductive timing often links with seasonal cycles and temperature.
Conservation Status and Threats
Conservation concerns for gemeiner octopus; krake; polvo-comum; polyp; zeekát corá; zeekát di piédra; achtarm; almindelig ottearmet blæksprutte; attaarmade bläckfiskar; azeiz; chobotnice pobřežní; common atlantic octopus; common european octopus; common octopus; gemeiner krake; gewone achtarm; gewone octopus; gewoone octopus; gewöhnlicher krake; jättekrake; kraak; likurishtja; ma-dako tako; meritursas; obiknovenniy osminog; obiknovenniy shprot; oktapodi i zakonshëm; ośmiornica zwyczajna; pieuvre; pieuvre commune; polpo comune; polpo di scoglio; polvo; polvo comum; polvo-vulgar; pop roquer; pop ver; poulpe; poulpe commun; poulpe de roche; pulpo; pulpo común; pulpo de roca; rock scuttle; scuttle; tetëkëmbëshi; χταπόδι; マダコs include overharvesting (food & aquarium trade), habitat loss, pollution, and ocean acidification which impairs shell formation. Assess status via IUCN, national red lists, and targeted monitoring. Mitigation: MPAs, sustainable harvest, pollution reductions, aquaculture best-practice.
Ecological Importance and Ecosystem Services
Molluscs regulate algal communities (grazers), filter water (bivalves), and form prey base for fish, birds and mammals. Shell accumulations form substrates and beaches. Cephalopods are important mid-trophic predators with fast life-histories influencing prey populations.
Frequently Asked Questions About Gemeiner Octopus; Krake; Polvo-Comum; Polyp; Zeekát Corá; Zeekát Di Piédra; Achtarm; Almindelig Ottearmet Blæksprutte; Attaarmade Bläckfiskar; Azeiz; Chobotnice Pobřežní; Common Atlantic Octopus; Common European Octopus; Common Octopus; Gemeiner Krake; Gewone Achtarm; Gewone Octopus; Gewoone Octopus; Gewöhnlicher Krake; Jättekrake; Kraak; Likurishtja; Ma-Dako Tako; Meritursas; Obiknovenniy Osminog; Obiknovenniy Shprot; Oktapodi I Zakonshëm; Ośmiornica Zwyczajna; Pieuvre; Pieuvre Commune; Polpo Comune; Polpo Di Scoglio; Polvo; Polvo Comum; Polvo-Vulgar; Pop Roquer; Pop Ver; Poulpe; Poulpe Commun; Poulpe De Roche; Pulpo; Pulpo Común; Pulpo De Roca; Rock Scuttle; Scuttle; Tetëkëmbëshi; Χταπόδι; マダコs
What is a Gemeiner Octopus; Krake; Polvo-Comum; Polyp; Zeekát Corá; Zeekát Di Piédra; Achtarm; Almindelig Ottearmet Blæksprutte; Attaarmade Bläckfiskar; Azeiz; Chobotnice Pobřežní; Common Atlantic Octopus; Common European Octopus; Common Octopus; Gemeiner Krake; Gewone Achtarm; Gewone Octopus; Gewoone Octopus; Gewöhnlicher Krake; Jättekrake; Kraak; Likurishtja; Ma-Dako Tako; Meritursas; Obiknovenniy Osminog; Obiknovenniy Shprot; Oktapodi I Zakonshëm; Ośmiornica Zwyczajna; Pieuvre; Pieuvre Commune; Polpo Comune; Polpo Di Scoglio; Polvo; Polvo Comum; Polvo-Vulgar; Pop Roquer; Pop Ver; Poulpe; Poulpe Commun; Poulpe De Roche; Pulpo; Pulpo Común; Pulpo De Roca; Rock Scuttle; Scuttle; Tetëkëmbëshi; Χταπόδι; マダコ?
The gemeiner octopus; krake; polvo-comum; polyp; zeekát corá; zeekát di piédra; achtarm; almindelig ottearmet blæksprutte; attaarmade bläckfiskar; azeiz; chobotnice pobřežní; common atlantic octopus; common european octopus; common octopus; gemeiner krake; gewone achtarm; gewone octopus; gewoone octopus; gewöhnlicher krake; jättekrake; kraak; likurishtja; ma-dako tako; meritursas; obiknovenniy osminog; obiknovenniy shprot; oktapodi i zakonshëm; ośmiornica zwyczajna; pieuvre; pieuvre commune; polpo comune; polpo di scoglio; polvo; polvo comum; polvo-vulgar; pop roquer; pop ver; poulpe; poulpe commun; poulpe de roche; pulpo; pulpo común; pulpo de roca; rock scuttle; scuttle; tetëkëmbëshi; χταπόδι; マダコ (Octopus vulgaris Cuvier, 1797) is a mollusc belonging to the Octopodidae family and the Octopoda order. Molluscs are soft-bodied animals often protected by shells, with diverse feeding strategies and complex life cycles.
What is the scientific name of the Gemeiner Octopus; Krake; Polvo-Comum; Polyp; Zeekát Corá; Zeekát Di Piédra; Achtarm; Almindelig Ottearmet Blæksprutte; Attaarmade Bläckfiskar; Azeiz; Chobotnice Pobřežní; Common Atlantic Octopus; Common European Octopus; Common Octopus; Gemeiner Krake; Gewone Achtarm; Gewone Octopus; Gewoone Octopus; Gewöhnlicher Krake; Jättekrake; Kraak; Likurishtja; Ma-Dako Tako; Meritursas; Obiknovenniy Osminog; Obiknovenniy Shprot; Oktapodi I Zakonshëm; Ośmiornica Zwyczajna; Pieuvre; Pieuvre Commune; Polpo Comune; Polpo Di Scoglio; Polvo; Polvo Comum; Polvo-Vulgar; Pop Roquer; Pop Ver; Poulpe; Poulpe Commun; Poulpe De Roche; Pulpo; Pulpo Común; Pulpo De Roca; Rock Scuttle; Scuttle; Tetëkëmbëshi; Χταπόδι; マダコ?
The scientific name is Octopus vulgaris Cuvier, 1797. This binomial follows Linnaean taxonomy.
Where do Gemeiner Octopus; Krake; Polvo-Comum; Polyp; Zeekát Corá; Zeekát Di Piédra; Achtarm; Almindelig Ottearmet Blæksprutte; Attaarmade Bläckfiskar; Azeiz; Chobotnice Pobřežní; Common Atlantic Octopus; Common European Octopus; Common Octopus; Gemeiner Krake; Gewone Achtarm; Gewone Octopus; Gewoone Octopus; Gewöhnlicher Krake; Jättekrake; Kraak; Likurishtja; Ma-Dako Tako; Meritursas; Obiknovenniy Osminog; Obiknovenniy Shprot; Oktapodi I Zakonshëm; Ośmiornica Zwyczajna; Pieuvre; Pieuvre Commune; Polpo Comune; Polpo Di Scoglio; Polvo; Polvo Comum; Polvo-Vulgar; Pop Roquer; Pop Ver; Poulpe; Poulpe Commun; Poulpe De Roche; Pulpo; Pulpo Común; Pulpo De Roca; Rock Scuttle; Scuttle; Tetëkëmbëshi; Χταπόδι; マダコs live?
Gemeiner Octopus; Krake; Polvo-Comum; Polyp; Zeekát Corá; Zeekát Di Piédra; Achtarm; Almindelig Ottearmet Blæksprutte; Attaarmade Bläckfiskar; Azeiz; Chobotnice Pobřežní; Common Atlantic Octopus; Common European Octopus; Common Octopus; Gemeiner Krake; Gewone Achtarm; Gewone Octopus; Gewoone Octopus; Gewöhnlicher Krake; Jättekrake; Kraak; Likurishtja; Ma-Dako Tako; Meritursas; Obiknovenniy Osminog; Obiknovenniy Shprot; Oktapodi I Zakonshëm; Ośmiornica Zwyczajna; Pieuvre; Pieuvre Commune; Polpo Comune; Polpo Di Scoglio; Polvo; Polvo Comum; Polvo-Vulgar; Pop Roquer; Pop Ver; Poulpe; Poulpe Commun; Poulpe De Roche; Pulpo; Pulpo Común; Pulpo De Roca; Rock Scuttle; Scuttle; Tetëkëmbëshi; Χταπόδι; マダコs are found in mrgid. Distribution is driven by substrate, temperature, salinity, and food availability.
What do Gemeiner Octopus; Krake; Polvo-Comum; Polyp; Zeekát Corá; Zeekát Di Piédra; Achtarm; Almindelig Ottearmet Blæksprutte; Attaarmade Bläckfiskar; Azeiz; Chobotnice Pobřežní; Common Atlantic Octopus; Common European Octopus; Common Octopus; Gemeiner Krake; Gewone Achtarm; Gewone Octopus; Gewoone Octopus; Gewöhnlicher Krake; Jättekrake; Kraak; Likurishtja; Ma-Dako Tako; Meritursas; Obiknovenniy Osminog; Obiknovenniy Shprot; Oktapodi I Zakonshëm; Ośmiornica Zwyczajna; Pieuvre; Pieuvre Commune; Polpo Comune; Polpo Di Scoglio; Polvo; Polvo Comum; Polvo-Vulgar; Pop Roquer; Pop Ver; Poulpe; Poulpe Commun; Poulpe De Roche; Pulpo; Pulpo Común; Pulpo De Roca; Rock Scuttle; Scuttle; Tetëkëmbëshi; Χταπόδι; マダコs eat?
Diets vary widely: grazing on algae, filter-feeding plankton, predation using radula/venom, or scavenging.
How big is a Gemeiner Octopus; Krake; Polvo-Comum; Polyp; Zeekát Corá; Zeekát Di Piédra; Achtarm; Almindelig Ottearmet Blæksprutte; Attaarmade Bläckfiskar; Azeiz; Chobotnice Pobřežní; Common Atlantic Octopus; Common European Octopus; Common Octopus; Gemeiner Krake; Gewone Achtarm; Gewone Octopus; Gewoone Octopus; Gewöhnlicher Krake; Jättekrake; Kraak; Likurishtja; Ma-Dako Tako; Meritursas; Obiknovenniy Osminog; Obiknovenniy Shprot; Oktapodi I Zakonshëm; Ośmiornica Zwyczajna; Pieuvre; Pieuvre Commune; Polpo Comune; Polpo Di Scoglio; Polvo; Polvo Comum; Polvo-Vulgar; Pop Roquer; Pop Ver; Poulpe; Poulpe Commun; Poulpe De Roche; Pulpo; Pulpo Común; Pulpo De Roca; Rock Scuttle; Scuttle; Tetëkëmbëshi; Χταπόδι; マダコ?
Size ranges widely among molluscs, from minute gastropods to giant cephalopods several meters long.
How do Gemeiner Octopus; Krake; Polvo-Comum; Polyp; Zeekát Corá; Zeekát Di Piédra; Achtarm; Almindelig Ottearmet Blæksprutte; Attaarmade Bläckfiskar; Azeiz; Chobotnice Pobřežní; Common Atlantic Octopus; Common European Octopus; Common Octopus; Gemeiner Krake; Gewone Achtarm; Gewone Octopus; Gewoone Octopus; Gewöhnlicher Krake; Jättekrake; Kraak; Likurishtja; Ma-Dako Tako; Meritursas; Obiknovenniy Osminog; Obiknovenniy Shprot; Oktapodi I Zakonshëm; Ośmiornica Zwyczajna; Pieuvre; Pieuvre Commune; Polpo Comune; Polpo Di Scoglio; Polvo; Polvo Comum; Polvo-Vulgar; Pop Roquer; Pop Ver; Poulpe; Poulpe Commun; Poulpe De Roche; Pulpo; Pulpo Común; Pulpo De Roca; Rock Scuttle; Scuttle; Tetëkëmbëshi; Χταπόδι; マダコs reproduce?
Molluscs reproduce by external spawning or internal fertilization; many have trochophore/veliger larval stages.
Are Gemeiner Octopus; Krake; Polvo-Comum; Polyp; Zeekát Corá; Zeekát Di Piédra; Achtarm; Almindelig Ottearmet Blæksprutte; Attaarmade Bläckfiskar; Azeiz; Chobotnice Pobřežní; Common Atlantic Octopus; Common European Octopus; Common Octopus; Gemeiner Krake; Gewone Achtarm; Gewone Octopus; Gewoone Octopus; Gewöhnlicher Krake; Jättekrake; Kraak; Likurishtja; Ma-Dako Tako; Meritursas; Obiknovenniy Osminog; Obiknovenniy Shprot; Oktapodi I Zakonshëm; Ośmiornica Zwyczajna; Pieuvre; Pieuvre Commune; Polpo Comune; Polpo Di Scoglio; Polvo; Polvo Comum; Polvo-Vulgar; Pop Roquer; Pop Ver; Poulpe; Poulpe Commun; Poulpe De Roche; Pulpo; Pulpo Común; Pulpo De Roca; Rock Scuttle; Scuttle; Tetëkëmbëshi; Χταπόδι; マダコs endangered?
Many species face threats like overharvesting, habitat loss, and ocean acidification affecting shell formation.
What role do Gemeiner Octopus; Krake; Polvo-Comum; Polyp; Zeekát Corá; Zeekát Di Piédra; Achtarm; Almindelig Ottearmet Blæksprutte; Attaarmade Bläckfiskar; Azeiz; Chobotnice Pobřežní; Common Atlantic Octopus; Common European Octopus; Common Octopus; Gemeiner Krake; Gewone Achtarm; Gewone Octopus; Gewoone Octopus; Gewöhnlicher Krake; Jättekrake; Kraak; Likurishtja; Ma-Dako Tako; Meritursas; Obiknovenniy Osminog; Obiknovenniy Shprot; Oktapodi I Zakonshëm; Ośmiornica Zwyczajna; Pieuvre; Pieuvre Commune; Polpo Comune; Polpo Di Scoglio; Polvo; Polvo Comum; Polvo-Vulgar; Pop Roquer; Pop Ver; Poulpe; Poulpe Commun; Poulpe De Roche; Pulpo; Pulpo Común; Pulpo De Roca; Rock Scuttle; Scuttle; Tetëkëmbëshi; Χταπόδι; マダコs play in ecosystems?
Gemeiner Octopus; Krake; Polvo-Comum; Polyp; Zeekát Corá; Zeekát Di Piédra; Achtarm; Almindelig Ottearmet Blæksprutte; Attaarmade Bläckfiskar; Azeiz; Chobotnice Pobřežní; Common Atlantic Octopus; Common European Octopus; Common Octopus; Gemeiner Krake; Gewone Achtarm; Gewone Octopus; Gewoone Octopus; Gewöhnlicher Krake; Jättekrake; Kraak; Likurishtja; Ma-Dako Tako; Meritursas; Obiknovenniy Osminog; Obiknovenniy Shprot; Oktapodi I Zakonshëm; Ośmiornica Zwyczajna; Pieuvre; Pieuvre Commune; Polpo Comune; Polpo Di Scoglio; Polvo; Polvo Comum; Polvo-Vulgar; Pop Roquer; Pop Ver; Poulpe; Poulpe Commun; Poulpe De Roche; Pulpo; Pulpo Común; Pulpo De Roca; Rock Scuttle; Scuttle; Tetëkëmbëshi; Χταπόδι; マダコs serve as grazers, filter feeders, predators, and prey, significantly shaping marine food webs.
What unique adaptations do Gemeiner Octopus; Krake; Polvo-Comum; Polyp; Zeekát Corá; Zeekát Di Piédra; Achtarm; Almindelig Ottearmet Blæksprutte; Attaarmade Bläckfiskar; Azeiz; Chobotnice Pobřežní; Common Atlantic Octopus; Common European Octopus; Common Octopus; Gemeiner Krake; Gewone Achtarm; Gewone Octopus; Gewoone Octopus; Gewöhnlicher Krake; Jättekrake; Kraak; Likurishtja; Ma-Dako Tako; Meritursas; Obiknovenniy Osminog; Obiknovenniy Shprot; Oktapodi I Zakonshëm; Ośmiornica Zwyczajna; Pieuvre; Pieuvre Commune; Polpo Comune; Polpo Di Scoglio; Polvo; Polvo Comum; Polvo-Vulgar; Pop Roquer; Pop Ver; Poulpe; Poulpe Commun; Poulpe De Roche; Pulpo; Pulpo Común; Pulpo De Roca; Rock Scuttle; Scuttle; Tetëkëmbëshi; Χταπόδι; マダコs have?
Adaptations include the radula, shell biomineralization, chromatophores (cephalopods), and ink/venom in some species.
How are molluscs studied and conserved?
Conservation uses monitoring, protected areas, regulated harvest, aquaculture and research on acidification resilience.
Data Sources and References
This profile was compiled from primary species records and scientific literature.
Primary source: GBIF / WoRMS / MolluscaBase Citation: Last Updated: 2025-10-22T11:01:58Z Taxonomic verification recommended via MolluscaBase, WoRMS, and GBIF.Conclusion: Protecting Gemeiner Octopus; Krake; Polvo-Comum; Polyp; Zeekát Corá; Zeekát Di Piédra; Achtarm; Almindelig Ottearmet Blæksprutte; Attaarmade Bläckfiskar; Azeiz; Chobotnice Pobřežní; Common Atlantic Octopus; Common European Octopus; Common Octopus; Gemeiner Krake; Gewone Achtarm; Gewone Octopus; Gewoone Octopus; Gewöhnlicher Krake; Jättekrake; Kraak; Likurishtja; Ma-Dako Tako; Meritursas; Obiknovenniy Osminog; Obiknovenniy Shprot; Oktapodi I Zakonshëm; Ośmiornica Zwyczajna; Pieuvre; Pieuvre Commune; Polpo Comune; Polpo Di Scoglio; Polvo; Polvo Comum; Polvo-Vulgar; Pop Roquer; Pop Ver; Poulpe; Poulpe Commun; Poulpe De Roche; Pulpo; Pulpo Común; Pulpo De Roca; Rock Scuttle; Scuttle; Tetëkëmbëshi; Χταπόδι; マダコs
The gemeiner octopus; krake; polvo-comum; polyp; zeekát corá; zeekát di piédra; achtarm; almindelig ottearmet blæksprutte; attaarmade bläckfiskar; azeiz; chobotnice pobřežní; common atlantic octopus; common european octopus; common octopus; gemeiner krake; gewone achtarm; gewone octopus; gewoone octopus; gewöhnlicher krake; jättekrake; kraak; likurishtja; ma-dako tako; meritursas; obiknovenniy osminog; obiknovenniy shprot; oktapodi i zakonshëm; ośmiornica zwyczajna; pieuvre; pieuvre commune; polpo comune; polpo di scoglio; polvo; polvo comum; polvo-vulgar; pop roquer; pop ver; poulpe; poulpe commun; poulpe de roche; pulpo; pulpo común; pulpo de roca; rock scuttle; scuttle; tetëkëmbëshi; χταπόδι; マダコ (Octopus vulgaris Cuvier, 1797) showcases molluscan diversity and ecological importance across mrgid. Protecting its habitat and understanding life-history traits will benefit biodiversity and fisheries sustainability.