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Musky octopus
Eledone moschata (Lamarck, 1798)
AnimalsMolluscsCephalopods
Distribution map
Geographic areas (BioObs)
Western MediterraneanMediterranean - Alboran SeaEastern Mediterranean
Observation type
Scuba divingApnea / Snorkelling
Other common names
- MoschuseledoneGerman (Germany)
- MoscardinoEuropean Spanish
- Pulpo almizcladoEuropean Spanish
- Elédone musquéeFrench (France)
- Poulpe musquéFrench (France)
- Moscadino rossoItalian (Italy)
Other invalid scientific names
- Eledonenta microsicya
- Octopus moschatus
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Sources
- COUDRE Christian, ZIEMSKI Frédéric, ANDRÉ Frédéric, MÜLLER Yves in : DORIS, 09/06/2016 : Eledone moschata (Lamarck, 1798), https://doris.ffessm.fr/ref/specie/849
How to cite this BioObs sheet?
BioObs, 18/09/2026 : Eledone moschata (Lamarck, 1798), https://bioobs.fr/en/species-sheets/776
Modification history
- Created by BioObs user on 18/09/2026
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