Blue-Ringed Octopus

NT Carnivore Coral Reefs, Tide Pools
Up to 300 g
Weight
6–8 yrs
Lifespan
N/A
Top Speed
Indo-Pacific region
Found In

Endemic to Indo-Pacific region, the Blue-Ringed Octopus is a carnivore species inhabiting coral reefs, tide pools habitats. Weighing Up to 300 g, it is classified as Near Threatened.

Size, Speed & Lifespan

Metric Blue-Ringed Octopus Carnivore Invertebrates Median Difference
Weight 0.3 g 4.4 g ↑ 6797%
Height 20 cm
Lifespan 7 yrs 9.5 yrs ↓ 26%
Weight (g)0.3avg 4.4Lifespan (yrs)7avg 9.5

Endemic to Indo-Pacific region

Habitat: Coral Reefs, Tide Pools
Found In: Indo-Pacific region
Coloration: Blue, Brown

Behavior

Natural Predators

Social Structure

Recorded as Solitary.

Reproduction & Lifespan

Gestation Period: 50–70 days
Offspring per Birth: Up to 100
Lifespan: 6–8 years

A Near-Threatened Population

NT Listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List — one of 14 species in this database with the same status.

Weight Rank Among Near Threatened Species

Ranked #10 of 14 by typical adult weight.

# Species Weight Status
8 Harpy Eagle 4.5–9 kg NT
9 Platypus 0.7–2.4 kg NT
10 Blue-Ringed Octopus Up to 300 g NT
11 Fire Salamander Up to 55 g NT
12 Golden Poison Dart Frog Up to 2.4 g NT
13 Leafy Sea Dragon Up to 0.5 g NT

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