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Blue Ringed Octopus

(genus Hapalochlaena)

Photo by RobertSuntay
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Just a bit smaller than a golfball. Beautiful blue ring patterns all over its body.

Habitat:

Sandy and rocky area in the shallow (10-15 feet) area of Toros Point (Secret Bay) in Anilao, Batangas, Philippines

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Comments (2)
The MnMs
Beautiful! these octopuses can be deadly. They are very poisonous.
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PublishedOctober 25, 2011

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