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Common octopus

common octopus
Photo: Comingio Merculiano (1845-1915) in Jatta Giuseppe (1860-1903) · Public domain (via Wikimedia Commons)

The common octopus (Octopus vulgaris) is a carnivorous invertebrate native to Europe, North America and Africa.

Scientific name
Octopus vulgaris
Class
Invertebrate
Family / order
Octopoda
Diet
Carnivore
Habitat
Marine
Found in
Europe, North America, Africa
Conservation status
Least Concern

What does a common octopus eat?

The common octopus is a carnivore, feeding on other animals.

Where do common octopus live?

Common octopus are found in Europe, North America and Africa, in marine habitats.

Is the common octopus endangered?

The common octopus is currently listed as “Least Concern” on the IUCN Red List.

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