Matsutoctopus

Matsutoctopus
Name
Japanese	マッタコ
Romanized	Mattako
Aliases	Matsutactopi (dub)
Bestiary
Type	Mollusk
Capture Level	Unknown
Debut Appearance
Anime	Episode 120
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The Matsutoctopus (マッタコ Mattako) is a species of octopus that gives off the scent of matsutake mushrooms. It has a red body and tentacles, and its head is covered by the mentioned fungi.

Trivia

• Its name is a portmanteau of "Matsutake" and "Octopus".
• Matsutake is the common name for a highly sought-after mycorrhizal mushroom that grows in Asia, Europe, and North America. It is prized by the Japanese and Chinese for its distinct spicy-aromatic odor.