Shortnose Mantis Shrimp

Odontodactylus brevirostris

Shortnose Mantis Shrimp

A deep dwelling mantis shrimp of mud and sand, the shortnose mantis shrimp usually lives shallower than a hundred metres but ranges down to around four hundred. Its young sometimes turn up drifting at the surface before settling to the bottom.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Stomatopoda › Odontodactylidae › Odontodactylus

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 220296.

FAQ

How deep does the Shortnose Mantis Shrimp live?
The Shortnose Mantis Shrimp (Odontodactylus brevirostris) is typically found at 0–424 m.