| Octopodidae (octopuses), subfamily: Octopodinae |
| 12 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 20 m |
| Indo-West Pacific. |
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| 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). |
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(LC); Date assessed: 29 July 2014 Ref. 123251)
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This species is collected for export in the aquarium trade (Ref. 96968). C: Ref. 96968; M: Ref. 96968. |
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