Red Sea Mantis Shrimp
Erugosquilla massavensis
- Group: Shrimp
- Typical depth: 9–200 m
- Max size: 21.6 cm
- For divers: safe
A mantis shrimp that spread from the Red Sea into the Mediterranean, this species lives on soft bottoms in coastal waters from about 9 to 200 metres and tolerates brackish lagoons. It grows to around 22 centimetres and strikes prey with its folded raptorial claws, yet poses no threat to people.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Stomatopoda › Squillidae › Erugosquilla
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 136132.
FAQ
- How deep does the Red Sea Mantis Shrimp live?
- The Red Sea Mantis Shrimp (Erugosquilla massavensis) is typically found at 9–200 m.
- Is the Red Sea Mantis Shrimp dangerous to divers?
- The Red Sea Mantis Shrimp is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Red Sea Mantis Shrimp get?
- The Red Sea Mantis Shrimp grows to about 21.6 cm.