How deep does the Mantis Shrimp live?

The Mantis Shrimp (Haptosquilla glyptocercus) is typically found at 0–100 m.

Is the Mantis Shrimp dangerous to divers?

The Mantis Shrimp is harmless to divers.

Mantis Shrimp

Haptosquilla glyptocercus

Group: Shrimp
Typical depth: 0–100 m
For divers: safe

A small mantis shrimp that hides in ready made cavities in reef rock, this species shelters among coral heads and seagrass down to about a hundred metres. From its hole it strikes out at passing prey with the spring loaded limbs its family is built around.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Stomatopoda › Protosquillidae › Haptosquilla

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 408985.

FAQ

How deep does the Mantis Shrimp live?: The Mantis Shrimp (Haptosquilla glyptocercus) is typically found at 0–100 m.
Is the Mantis Shrimp dangerous to divers?: The Mantis Shrimp is harmless to divers.