Mantis Shrimp
Gonodactylellus espinosus
- Group: Shrimp
- Typical depth: 0–100 m
- Max size: 4.6 cm
- For divers: safe
A small mantis shrimp of high energy reef flats, this species favours surge swept coral down to about a hundred metres. Around five centimetres long, it is a fast striking predator that ambushes prey from cover.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Stomatopoda › Gonodactylidae › Gonodactylellus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 408908.
FAQ
- How deep does the Mantis Shrimp live?
- The Mantis Shrimp (Gonodactylellus espinosus) is typically found at 0–100 m.
- Is the Mantis Shrimp dangerous to divers?
- The Mantis Shrimp is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Mantis Shrimp get?
- The Mantis Shrimp grows to about 4.6 cm.