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Hapalochlaena lunulata (Quoy & Gaimard, 1832) Greater blue-ringed octopus |
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| Family: | Octopodidae (octopuses), subfamily: Octopodinae | |||
| Max. size: | 12 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 20 m | |||
| Distribution: | Indo-West Pacific. | |||
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| Biology: | Mantle length is 5 cm. The colour pattern advertises strong toxicity, potentially tetradotoxin. Hatchlings are planktonic. Direct handling of this species should be avoided (Ref. 96968). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | (LC); Date assessed: 29 July 2014 Ref. 123251) | |||
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