Facts about blue ringed Octopus
They are found in the Pacific and Indian oceans from Japan to Australia.
There are at least 10 species of blue ringed-octopuses with the Southern Blue Ringed-Octopus being the most common.
They have yellow skin with blue rings that are outlined in black. When they feel threatened their colors change.
It’s bite is usually painless so you might not realize that you have been bitten until it is too late.
The Blue Ringed-Octopus feeds primarily on small crustaceans, including shrimps and crabs.
This species reproduces only once in its lifetime.