description Abdopus tonganus Overview
Abdopus tonganus is a small species of octopus in the family Octopodidae known from islands in the Kingdom of Tonga. William Evans Hoyle described it as Octopus tonganus in 1885 from specimens collected at Tongatapu, and later taxonomic treatments placed it in the genus Abdopus. It is associated with shallow reef and intertidal habitats, has a broad mantle and long arms, and has been reported with a mantle length of up to about 35 millimetres.
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What is Abdopus tonganus?
Abdopus tonganus is a small octopus in the family Octopodidae. It is known from islands in the Kingdom of Tonga.
Who described Abdopus tonganus?
William Evans Hoyle described it as Octopus tonganus in 1885. Later taxonomic treatments placed the species in the genus Abdopus.
Where was Abdopus tonganus first described from?
The original specimens were collected at Tongatapu, an island in Tonga. Hoyle used those specimens when describing the animal in 1885.
Why is the name Octopus tonganus sometimes used?
Octopus tonganus is the original name used by William Evans Hoyle in 1885. Later classification moved the species into Abdopus, producing the current combination Abdopus tonganus.
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