Amphioctopus siamensis (Nateewathana & Norman, 1999)
Mototi octopus

The single blue ring on each side characterizes this small octopus, which is also capable of displaying the striped pattern seen below. These can have a venomous bite much like its well-known cousin, the blue ring octopus (Hapalochlaena lunulata).

Small specimen.

Created 22 March 2025

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