Blueleg Mantis Shrimp
Hemisquilla californiensis
- Group: Shrimp
- Typical depth: 33–114 m
- For divers: safe
A large mantis shrimp of muddy and sandy bottoms, it lives between about thirty and 114 metres and digs burrows from which it ambushes passing prey. Its bright legs give it away, and a heavy smashing claw lets it crack shells.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Stomatopoda › Hemisquillidae › Hemisquilla
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 408961.
FAQ
- How deep does the Blueleg Mantis Shrimp live?
- The Blueleg Mantis Shrimp (Hemisquilla californiensis) is typically found at 33–114 m.
- Is the Blueleg Mantis Shrimp dangerous to divers?
- The Blueleg Mantis Shrimp is harmless to divers.