Mantis Shrimp
Gonodactylus chiragra
- Group: Shrimp
- Typical depth: 0–30 m
- Max size: 10.5 cm
- For divers: safe
This mantis shrimp lives in the upper intertidal, sheltering under boulders and inside coral and rock crevices on reef flats. It moves actively between coral heads to ambush prey, striking with smashing club shaped claws.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Stomatopoda › Gonodactylidae › Gonodactylus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 210242.
FAQ
- How deep does the Mantis Shrimp live?
- The Mantis Shrimp (Gonodactylus chiragra) is typically found at 0–30 m.
- Is the Mantis Shrimp dangerous to divers?
- The Mantis Shrimp is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Mantis Shrimp get?
- The Mantis Shrimp grows to about 10.5 cm.