How deep does the Mantis Shrimp live?

The Mantis Shrimp (Gonodactylellus erdmanni) is typically found at 0–100 m.

Is the Mantis Shrimp dangerous to divers?

The Mantis Shrimp is harmless to divers.

Mantis Shrimp

Gonodactylellus erdmanni

Group: Shrimp
Typical depth: 0–100 m
For divers: safe

A small mantis shrimp of reefs and rubble, it shelters in rock and coral crevices from the shallows down to about 100 metres. Like its relatives it strikes prey with spring loaded raptorial claws and watches the world through stalked, sharply tuned eyes.

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

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 408907.

FAQ

How deep does the Mantis Shrimp live?: The Mantis Shrimp (Gonodactylellus erdmanni) is typically found at 0–100 m.
Is the Mantis Shrimp dangerous to divers?: The Mantis Shrimp is harmless to divers.