How deep does the Mantis Shrimp live?

The Mantis Shrimp (Lysiosquilla glabriuscula) is typically found at 1–60 m.

Is the Mantis Shrimp dangerous to divers?

The Mantis Shrimp is harmless to divers.

Mantis Shrimp

Lysiosquilla glabriuscula

Group: Shrimp
Typical depth: 1–60 m
For divers: safe

A burrowing mantis shrimp of rocky and rubble bottoms in shallow subtidal water, it ambushes passing prey from the mouth of its sandy tunnel. Like its kin it strikes with spear shaped front limbs to seize fish and shrimp, and it poses no threat to divers.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Stomatopoda › Lysiosquillidae › Lysiosquilla

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1579720.

FAQ

How deep does the Mantis Shrimp live?: The Mantis Shrimp (Lysiosquilla glabriuscula) is typically found at 1–60 m.
Is the Mantis Shrimp dangerous to divers?: The Mantis Shrimp is harmless to divers.