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Is there anybody here/do you know anybody that sells/can obtain eighter the larger pacific striped octopus or the lesser pacific striped octopus?
Any vendors, pet-shops etc?
Any vendors, pet-shops etc?
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These are a little-known and still exotic species; not likely knowingly or responsibly made available for sale. Some aquariums (and staff members -- professionals!) have had some success in studying them in captivity, but I don't think they'd be supported for the general hobbyist trade.
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Where do this octos live? US-shores?
They have been observed off the coast of Nicaragua -- lots of good info here:
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Larger Pacific Striped Octopus (LPSO)
(Official name not yet established) Published on Aug 12, 2015 Larger Pacific Striped Octopuses mate in a beak-to-beak position, as if kissing. During mating, females exhibit all pale body patterns, while males exhibit a darker or higher-contrast display. Females are typically larger and...
