Spottail Mantis Shrimp
Squilla mantis
- Group: Shrimp
- Typical depth: 0–367 m
- Max size: 20 cm
A burrowing relative of the mantis shrimp, the spottail mantis shrimp digs into muddy and sandy bottoms and strikes out at passing prey. Strongly sedentary and demersal, it lives from the shoreline down to around 367 metres and is taken in coastal trawl fisheries.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Stomatopoda › Squillidae › Squilla
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 136137.
FAQ
- How deep does the Spottail Mantis Shrimp live?
- The Spottail Mantis Shrimp (Squilla mantis) is typically found at 0–367 m.
- How big does the Spottail Mantis Shrimp get?
- The Spottail Mantis Shrimp grows to about 20 cm.