Hapalochlaena lunulata (Greater/ Large Blue Ringed Octopus)
Male and Female
This is the most common and the largest of the species (20 cm).
This is the most common and the largest of the species (20 cm).
Hapalochlaena fasciata (Southern Blue Stripe Octopus)
Identified by the blue stripes across body.
Most commonly found In the Great Barrier Reef and grow between 5-10 cm.
Most commonly found In the Great Barrier Reef and grow between 5-10 cm.
Hapalochlaena maculosa (Southern Blue Ringed Octopus)
Also known as the lesser Blue ringed octopus.
Grows only to be 15cm in size.
Grows only to be 15cm in size.