208 observationsLeast Concern
Curled Octopus
Eledone cirrhosa
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Mollusca ›Class: Cephalopoda ›Order: Octopoda ›Family: Eledonidae ›Genus: Eledone
About
The curled octopus (Eledone cirrhosa), also known as the horned octopus, lesser octopus or northern octopus, is a species of cephalopod found in the northeast Atlantic, ranging from Norway to the Mediterranean, including the British Isles.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Curled Octopus is Eledone cirrhosa.
- The Curled Octopus has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Curled Octopus belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Curled Octopus belongs to the phylum Mollusca.
- Curled Octopus belongs to the class Cephalopoda.
- Curled Octopus belongs to the order Octopoda.
- Curled Octopus belongs to the family Eledonidae.
- Curled Octopus belongs to the genus Eledone.