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Classification
Mollusk
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Diet
Carnivore
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Lifespan
1–2 years
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Weight
0.004–0.08 kg
Population Trend
➡️Stable
Description
A tiny but deadly octopus found in tide pools and coral reefs of the Pacific, whose venom contains tetrodotoxin.
Habitat
🌿 coral reef🌿 tide pool🌿 rocky shore
Extended Data
Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Mollusca
Class
Cephalopoda
Order
Octopoda
Family
Octopodidae
Genus
Hapalochlaena
Fun Facts
1
Their venom contains tetrodotoxin — the same toxin found in pufferfish.
2
Blue rings flash iridescently as a warning when the octopus feels threatened.
3
They are small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, only 5-8 cm across.
4
There is no known antivenom for their bite, which can cause paralysis in minutes.
5
Despite being tiny, they carry enough venom to kill 26 adult humans.