Greater Blue-ringed Octopus

Hapalochlaena lunulata

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Max Depth

20 m

Description

Hapalochlaena lunulata is one of four species of venomous blue-ringed octopuses belonging to the octopodidae family. Description The greater blue-ringed octopus is despite its vernacular name a small octopus whose size does not exceed 10 centimeters, arms included, for an average weight of 80 grams. Its common name ... Read more in Seabook

Locations

Indo-Pacific Papua New Guinea Lembeh Island Malaysia East Malaysia +7 more in Seabook

Colors

white

black

brown

yellow

blue

Habitat and Environment

Benthic

Coral reef

Social Behaviour

Solitary

Venomous

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Danger to human

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