Least Concern
Blue-ringed Octopus
Hapalochlaena
A small venomous octopus that displays bright blue rings when threatened.
Category
Invertebrate
Habitat
Ocean
Diet
Carnivore
Lifespan
About 2 years
Size
Body length 12–20 cm including arms
Scientific Name
Hapalochlaena
About Blue-ringed Octopus
A small venomous octopus that displays bright blue rings when threatened.
It belongs to the Invertebrate group and is commonly associated with ocean habitats with a carnivore diet, with a lifespan of About 2 years, a size of Body length 12–20 cm including arms, a conservation status of Least Concern.
Fun Fact
Blue-ringed octopuses carry a potent neurotoxin despite their tiny size.
Where Blue-ringed Octopus Lives
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Queensland coast
, Australia
Ryukyu Islands
, Japan