Baby Octopuses in Korea

[Anderson68W]

Does anyone know what kind of Octopus these are? They are very common in Korea but whenever I ask for specifics they say it is just an 'octopus'. But I already know that . So I figure someone here has to know. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks.

 

[Animal Mother]

There appear to be some relatively large individuals in that blue container. A look at www.cephbase.org might help if you can find out where they are brought in from. Some good shots of the mantle could help.

 

[Anderson68W]

I am pretty certain they are all caught locally. Somewhere on Korea west coast.

 

[DWhatley]

I can't help with an ID but I will say that I don't think they are dwarfs so choosing a smaller one would likely mean a younger one.

Very strange impression to see octopuses being housed like live lobster.

 

[Animal Mother]

I can't help with an ID but I will say that I don't think they are dwarfs so choosing a smaller one would likely mean a younger one.

Very strange impression to see octopuses being housed like live lobster.

Not when they are sharing the same fate as lobster.

 

[daddysquoc]

it's sad to see such intelligent creatures cooped up like that.

but i guess we can't be anti-calamari, can we? as long as folks like them for some reason, they'll care about whether or not they'll be protected