ヒョウモンダコ

Meanings

1

blue-ringed octopus

usually written using kana alone

Specifically refers to the blue-lined octopus (Hapalochlaena fasciata) and related species. Known for its potent venom.

ヒョウモンダコは小ちいさくても猛もう毒どくを持もつ。
The blue-ringed octopus is small but highly venomous.
潮しおだまりでヒョウモンダコを見みつけたら、絶ぜっ対たいに触さわらないでください。
If you find a blue-ringed octopus in a tide pool, do not touch it under any circumstances.