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Bimac octopus
- Thread starter Tomh
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I’ve been under the impression: bimaculoides=large egg
vs.
bimaculatus=small egg
Ps
Tomh, could you let us know what yours end up being (...loides vs ...latus)?
vs.
bimaculatus=small egg
Ps
Tomh, could you let us know what yours end up being (...loides vs ...latus)?
- Joined
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Bimaculoides or Bimaculatus
My brother and I came across 10 or 11 adult Bimac Octopi on a dive recently. They were at about 60ft depth, sandy bottom, and about between 12 to 18 inches from arm tip to arm tip. We were filming, and I want to accurately title the video, so I need to determine if they are Bimaculatus or...
Yes, the. O. bimaculoides lays large eggs, while the bimaculatus’ eggs are small.
Although their depth may sometimes overlap, generally the O. bimaculatus is found in deeper water.
You can tell the difference between the two by comparing the ocellus. See my article O. bimaculoides Care Sheet for an illustration of a bimaculoides ring.
Although you may encounter the O. bimaculatus while diving, it is very unusual for them to be kept in home aquariums or be available in aquarium stores.
Nancy
Although their depth may sometimes overlap, generally the O. bimaculatus is found in deeper water.
You can tell the difference between the two by comparing the ocellus. See my article O. bimaculoides Care Sheet for an illustration of a bimaculoides ring.
Although you may encounter the O. bimaculatus while diving, it is very unusual for them to be kept in home aquariums or be available in aquarium stores.
Nancy
