The greater blue
ringed octopus (Hapalochlaena lunulata) is a
wide ranging species of blue ringed octopuses that can be found around
Australia and throughout much of the Indian Ocean. Divers should be
extremely wary of the blue ring because it is an aggressive species that
will bite when provoked. It has a powerful neurotoxin in its saliva that can
be fatal. These Greater blue ringed octopus pictures
are available for commercial
licensing. For further information regarding usage please
e-mail MarineLifePics.
These greater blue ringed octopus pictures (aka Hapalochlaena lunulata)
were taken in Nelson Bay, NSW, Australia.
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