How deep does the Mantis Shrimp live?

The Mantis Shrimp (Gonodactylaceus glabrous) is typically found at 0–53 m.

Is the Mantis Shrimp dangerous to divers?

The Mantis Shrimp is harmless to divers.

Mantis Shrimp

Gonodactylaceus glabrous

Group: Shrimp
Typical depth: 0–53 m
For divers: safe

This mantis shrimp shelters among coral rubble and coralline gravel from the intertidal down to about fifty metres. Like other smashing mantis shrimp it strikes with club shaped front limbs fast enough to crack a shell, packing a heavy punch into a small body.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Stomatopoda › Gonodactylidae › Gonodactylaceus

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 408894.

FAQ

How deep does the Mantis Shrimp live?: The Mantis Shrimp (Gonodactylaceus glabrous) is typically found at 0–53 m.
Is the Mantis Shrimp dangerous to divers?: The Mantis Shrimp is harmless to divers.