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Blue-ringed Octopus

Blue-ringed octopus
Hapalochlaena species

imageThis small octopus is usually found on the Great Barrier Reef off eastern Australia. It is grayish-white with iridescent blue ringlike markings. This octopus usually will not bite unless stepped on or handled. Its bite is extremely poisonous and frequently lethal.

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