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The Blue-ringed octopus is reported to be the most poisonous of all cephalopods. There are thought to be around 10 different species of Blue-ringed octopus with the most commonly known being:

• The Lesser Blue-ringed octopus (Hapalochlaena maculosa)

• The Greater Blue-ringed octopus (Hapalochlaena lunulata)

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