Fish species in Japan
Blue-lined octopus
ヒョウモンダコ · hyoumondako
Hapalochlaena fasciata
Blue-lined octopuses can be small enough to hide under shells or rocks. Blue markings may become vivid when disturbed and may be inconspicuous at rest.
Habitat and season
Shallow rocky shores and tide pools.
- Recorded fishing season
- Not specified
- Scientific name
- Hapalochlaena fasciata
- Japanese name
- ヒョウモンダコ
Months are a broad guide, not a current catch forecast. Region, water temperature and local closures can change the season.
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Detailed Japanese species notes
小さなタコでも手で触れてはいけない代表例。刺激すると青い線や輪が目立つが、普段は模様が見えにくいことがある。
唾液や体内に毒がある。食用にせず、噛まれた場合は小さな傷でも直ちに119番へ連絡する。
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