Philippine Mantis Shrimp
Gonodactylaceus falcatus
- Group: Shrimp
- Typical depth: 0–110 m
- Max size: 6 cm
- For divers: safe
A small armoured predator of reefs, this mantis shrimp strikes with hammer like claws fast enough to crack a shell. It hides under boulders, in coral rubble, rock crevices and even inside sponges from the intertidal zone down to about a hundred metres, and is harmless to divers.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Stomatopoda › Gonodactylidae › Gonodactylaceus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 394941.
FAQ
- How deep does the Philippine Mantis Shrimp live?
- The Philippine Mantis Shrimp (Gonodactylaceus falcatus) is typically found at 0–110 m.
- Is the Philippine Mantis Shrimp dangerous to divers?
- The Philippine Mantis Shrimp is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Philippine Mantis Shrimp get?
- The Philippine Mantis Shrimp grows to about 6 cm.