Mimic Octopus in Manado

[alftan]

Taken in Manado in March 04 during night dive...

 

[kthan]

lucky you. I didn't manage to see any on my last trip in June.....

Eric

 

[alftan]

lucky you. I didn't manage to see any on my last trip in June.....

Eric

Yes, was told that we are lucky to see one. And this follow just swim forward and backward in front of us for 30 mins.

 

[Oceanicasia]

Hi Alftan,
I think this is a Wonderpus not the Mimic Octopus. They look alike, but the Mimic has a distinct lateral white lines under the arms. Check in the ID book to confirm.

 

[Oceanicasia]

Here is a Mimic Octopus taken in Lembeh.

 

[alftan]

Hi Alftan,
I think this is a Wonderpus not the Mimic Octopus. They look alike, but the Mimic has a distinct lateral white lines under the arms. Check in the ID book to confirm.

Oh, my DM took me is. But they are relative right?