Blue ringed octopus flashing its blue rings

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Blue ringed octopus displaying bright blue rings, resting on a sponge

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Size: 4251px × 2828px
Location: North Sulawesi, Indonesia
Photo credit: © Paul Flandinette / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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