How deep does the Mantis Shrimp live?

The Mantis Shrimp (Neogonodactylus oerstedii) is typically found at 0–76 m.

Mantis Shrimp

Neogonodactylus oerstedii

Group: Shrimp
Typical depth: 0–76 m

This mantis shrimp lives in the cracks and rubble of coral reefs, from the intertidal zone down to about 76 m. It strikes prey with hammer like clubs that snap out faster than almost any other animal movement, smashing snails and crabs.

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

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 408949.

FAQ

How deep does the Mantis Shrimp live?: The Mantis Shrimp (Neogonodactylus oerstedii) is typically found at 0–76 m.