Cistopus taiwanicus Liao & Lu, 2009 Taiwan pouched octopus |
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Family: | Octopodidae (octopuses), subfamily: Octopodinae | |||
Max. size: | 14 cm ML (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | benthic; marine; depth range 10 - 75 m | |||
Distribution: | Northwest Pacific: Taiwan. | |||
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Biology: | Considered high value including live sales to restaurants (Ref. 96968). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | (LC); Date assessed: 13 July 2016 Ref. 123251) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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