The Blue-lined Octopus (Hapalochlaena fasciata) is one of 3 (or perhaps 4) species of Blue-ringed octopus
Blue-ringed octopus
The blue-ringed octopuses are three or four small octopus species that live in tide pools in the Pacific Ocean, from Japan to Australia. Despite their small size and relatively docile nature, they are currently recognized as one of the world's most venomous animals.... es. It is most commonly found around intertidal rocky shores and coastal waters to a depth of 15 m between southern Queensland
Queensland
Queensland is a States and territories of Australia of Australia, occupying the north-eastern section of the mainland continent. It is bordered by the Northern Territory to the west, South Australia to the south-west and New South Wales to the south.... and southern New South Wales
New South Wales
New South Wales is Australia's oldest and most populous States and territories of Australia, located in the south-east of the country, north of Victoria and south of Queensland.... . Its mantle length can grow up to 45 mm. It has an appearance of yellow hide with dark blue or black streaks covering the whole body apart from the underside of its arms.
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The Blue-lined Octopus (Hapalochlaena fasciata) is one of 3 (or perhaps 4) species of Blue-ringed octopus
Blue-ringed octopus
The blue-ringed octopuses are three or four small octopus species that live in tide pools in the Pacific Ocean, from Japan to Australia. Despite their small size and relatively docile nature, they are currently recognized as one of the world's most venomous animals.... es. It is most commonly found around intertidal rocky shores and coastal waters to a depth of 15 m between southern Queensland
Queensland
Queensland is a States and territories of Australia of Australia, occupying the north-eastern section of the mainland continent. It is bordered by the Northern Territory to the west, South Australia to the south-west and New South Wales to the south.... and southern New South Wales
New South Wales
New South Wales is Australia's oldest and most populous States and territories of Australia, located in the south-east of the country, north of Victoria and south of Queensland.... . Its mantle length can grow up to 45 mm. It has an appearance of yellow hide with dark blue or black streaks covering the whole body apart from the underside of its arms.
