Pastel Odontodactylid Mantis Shrimp
Odontodactylus cultrifer
- Group: Shrimp
- Typical depth: 0–100 m
- Max size: 12.5 cm
- For divers: safe
A smashing mantis shrimp around thirteen centimetres, it burrows into sandy mud on level bottoms near shore. It strikes prey with clublike forelimbs and is often netted at night under lights alongside other mantis shrimps.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Stomatopoda › Odontodactylidae › Odontodactylus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 408963.
FAQ
- How deep does the Pastel Odontodactylid Mantis Shrimp live?
- The Pastel Odontodactylid Mantis Shrimp (Odontodactylus cultrifer) is typically found at 0–100 m.
- Is the Pastel Odontodactylid Mantis Shrimp dangerous to divers?
- The Pastel Odontodactylid Mantis Shrimp is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Pastel Odontodactylid Mantis Shrimp get?
- The Pastel Odontodactylid Mantis Shrimp grows to about 12.5 cm.