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Cistopus chinensis

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An octopus in the genus Cistopus found in the coastal and shelf waters of China and East Asia, characterized by the extensive inter-arm webbing typical of the genus.

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Where is Cistopus chinensis found?

Cistopus chinensis occurs in the coastal and shelf waters of China and East Asia. It is a marine octopus in the genus Cistopus.

What does the name Cistopus chinensis identify?

It identifies an East Asian species of octopus in the genus Cistopus. The species is associated especially with Chinese coastal and shelf habitats.

What is distinctive about Cistopus chinensis?

Like other Cistopus octopuses, it has extensive webbing between the arms. That broad inter-arm webbing is a notable feature of the genus.

Is Cistopus chinensis a deep-sea octopus?

It is described from coastal and shelf waters rather than as an exclusively deep-sea species. Its known range includes marine waters around China and other parts of East Asia.

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