Southern Blue Ringed Octopus
Hapalochlaena maculosa
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Quick Facts
Scientific name
Hapalochlaena maculosa
Other names
Blue Ringed Octopus
Size
Up to 20 cm (8 in)
Weight
Under 30 grams
Distribution
Habitat & AU Distribution
Shallow coastal waters in subtidal reefs, rock pools, seagrass beds & areas of shells & rubble
Depth Range
0 - 50 m (164 ft)
