Octopus from Similan, Thailand

[Magnus.s]

Hi,
this octopus was posing for me at Similans, Thailand in February this year. Any input to id it down to species would be greatly appreciated :)

Thanks,
// Magnus;

[Sarah]

Wow, what a great photo!

[Magnus.s]

Thanks :)

// Magnus;

[Quero]

It is a common reef octopus. Scientific name Octopus cyanea.

[Magnus.s]

Brilliant, thanks!
// Magnus;