Shortnose Mantis Shrimp
Odontodactylus brevirostris
- Group: Shrimp
- Typical depth: 0–424 m
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.