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Opisthoteuthis extensa

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Opisthoteuthis extensa is a deep-sea flapjack octopus from the Pacific Ocean, named for its elongated body form relative to other members of the Opisthoteuthis genus.

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What kind of animal is Opisthoteuthis extensa?

Opisthoteuthis extensa is a deep-sea flapjack octopus, a cirrate octopus with webbed arms and fin-like structures. The name is used in older taxonomic literature, while WoRMS lists Insigniteuthis extensa as the accepted combination.

Where was Opisthoteuthis extensa first described from?

The species was originally described from a specimen collected off western Sumatra. The type specimen was captured at roughly 768 metres depth during the Valdivia expedition.

Why is Opisthoteuthis extensa called a flapjack octopus?

Flapjack octopuses have broad, flattened bodies and webbing between the arms, giving them a pancake-like appearance. They are adapted to life on or near the deep ocean floor.

Has the classification of Opisthoteuthis extensa changed?

Yes. WoRMS records Opisthoteuthis extensa as an unaccepted former combination and gives Insigniteuthis extensa as the accepted name.

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