Small Mantis Shrimp
Michalisquilla parva
- Group: Shrimp
- Typical depth: 7–120 m
- Max size: 7.7 cm
- For divers: safe
A small mantis shrimp barely longer than a finger, it burrows into muddy and sandy bottoms from about 7 down to 120 metres on the shelf. Like its kin it strikes prey with spring loaded raptorial limbs, and it poses no threat to people.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Stomatopoda › Squillidae › Michalisquilla
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1026082.
FAQ
- How deep does the Small Mantis Shrimp live?
- The Small Mantis Shrimp (Michalisquilla parva) is typically found at 7–120 m.
- Is the Small Mantis Shrimp dangerous to divers?
- The Small Mantis Shrimp is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Small Mantis Shrimp get?
- The Small Mantis Shrimp grows to about 7.7 cm.