Mantis Shrimp
Gonodactylus acutirostris
- Group: Shrimp
- Typical depth: 0–6 m
- For divers: safe
A small mantis shrimp of reef flats, it hides inside dead coral and strikes living prey with its hammer like claws. It lives in very shallow water no more than a few metres deep and is harmless to divers despite its powerful punch.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Stomatopoda › Gonodactylidae › Gonodactylus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 408925.
FAQ
- How deep does the Mantis Shrimp live?
- The Mantis Shrimp (Gonodactylus acutirostris) is typically found at 0–6 m.
- Is the Mantis Shrimp dangerous to divers?
- The Mantis Shrimp is harmless to divers.