Blue-lined Octopus [Hapalochlaena fasciata]
Description
This small octopus is famous for its bold, electric-looking blue lines that can appear when it’s excited or threatened. Divers may spot it tucked into crevices, under ledges, or among rubble, where it uses quick movements and camouflage to stay hidden.
Where To See Blue-lined Octopus
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Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Molluscs
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Cephalopods
Cephalopoda
|
| Order |
Kraken Octopods
Octopoda
|
| Family |
Octopuses
Octopodidae
|
| Genus |
Blue-ringed octopus
Hapalochlaena
|
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