New ceph owner, need help with identification

[rsteinberg]

A picture of my octo is attached. His name is Nacho. He is only 3.5 inches long. Can anyone tell me what specie I have here. Thanks!

 

[cuttlegirl]

You might want to try searching Cephbase - they have an image database that might help narrow down the options. Do you have any idea where the octopus originated?
http://www.cephbase.utmb.edu/imgdb/imgdb.cfm

 

[monty]

you might want to post this in "ID requests" as well, since I think some of the ID experts pay more attention over there...

 

[Neogonodactylus]

I assume if came from Florida. It looks like a large O. mercatoris. At this size, it won't last more than a couple of months before it lays eggs (if a female) or scenesces.

Roy