Cephalopod Class 1: Cuttlefish (1) - Flame Cuttlefish (Highly Toxic, Ambon)
Fire Octopusalso known asFlame Octopusdue to its vibrant color, it often attracts underwater photographers, so this species is also widely known to divers.
Taken on February 2, 2020, in the waters of Ambon Island, Indonesia
Fire Octopuslikes to inhabit the muddy areas of the seabed, with its presence ranging from 3 meters to 80 meters; diurnal, using its pigment cells to perform complex camouflage, preying on fish and crustaceans
The muscle tissue of the Fire Octopus is highly toxic; it is the only toxic octopus species, and its bright, vibrant colors are a warningThe toxicity of the Fire Octopus is comparable to that of its distant relative from the class Cephalopoda –
Blue-ringed Octopustherefore, the Fire Octopus is not edibleThe Fire Octopus is quite popular in private aquariums because of its cute appearance and vibrant red and white colors
The Fire Octopus generally inhabits tropical seas in Indonesia, New Guinea, Malaysia, and northern Australia-END-
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