Mantis Shrimp
Raoulserenea ornata
- Group: Shrimp
- Typical depth: 0–31 m
- For divers: safe
An ornately patterned mantis shrimp of coral reefs, it tucks under boulders and among live corals from the intertidal zone down to about thirty one metres. It ambushes small prey with fast striking claws and is harmless to divers.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Stomatopoda › Pseudosquillidae › Raoulserenea
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 409008.
FAQ
- How deep does the Mantis Shrimp live?
- The Mantis Shrimp (Raoulserenea ornata) is typically found at 0–31 m.
- Is the Mantis Shrimp dangerous to divers?
- The Mantis Shrimp is harmless to divers.