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Hapalochlaena fasciata
blue lined octopus
A small octopus with pale markings when resting. The marks glow neon
blue when the animal is irritated.
Deadly venom !!
The
blue lined octopus eats small fish, crustaceans and shellfish.
It uses a toxin to paralyse its prey. It is not usually aggressive
towards humans but if provoked it will bite and inject its powerful
nerve toxin which can be fatal.
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| Distribution |
southern Qld to southern NSW, SW Pacific |
| Max size |
mantle length to 4.5cms |
| Family |
Octopodidae - octopuses |
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