Mantis Shrimp
Chorisquilla spinosissima
- Group: Shrimp
- Typical depth: 2–65 m
- Max size: 3.9 cm
- For divers: safe
A small mantis shrimp that lurks in rock and coral crevices on reef flats, slopes and vertical drop offs. Only a few centimetres long, it strikes prey with a fast spring loaded claw and stays tucked out of sight.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Stomatopoda › Protosquillidae › Chorisquilla
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 408977.
FAQ
- How deep does the Mantis Shrimp live?
- The Mantis Shrimp (Chorisquilla spinosissima) is typically found at 2–65 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 3.9 cm.