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Seven-armed Octopus

Haliphron atlanticus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Mollusca ›Class: Cephalopoda ›Order: Octopoda ›Family: Alloposidae ›Genus: Haliphron

About

The seven-arm octopus (Haliphron atlanticus) is one of the two largest known species of octopus; based on scientific records, it has a maximum estimated total length of 3.5 m (11 ft) and mass of 75 kg (165 lb). The only other similarly large extant species is the giant Pacific octopus, Enteroctopus dofleini.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Seven-armed Octopus?
The scientific name of Seven-armed Octopus is Haliphron atlanticus.
What is the conservation status of Seven-armed Octopus?
The Seven-armed Octopus has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Seven-armed Octopus belong to?
Seven-armed Octopus belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Seven-armed Octopus belong to?
Seven-armed Octopus belongs to the phylum Mollusca.
What class does Seven-armed Octopus belong to?
Seven-armed Octopus belongs to the class Cephalopoda.
What order does Seven-armed Octopus belong to?
Seven-armed Octopus belongs to the order Octopoda.
What family does Seven-armed Octopus belong to?
Seven-armed Octopus belongs to the family Alloposidae.
What genus does Seven-armed Octopus belong to?
Seven-armed Octopus belongs to the genus Haliphron.