Golden Mantis Shrimp
Lysiosquilla tredecimdentata
- Group: Shrimp
- Typical depth: 15–25 m
- For divers: safe
A burrowing mantis shrimp of intertidal sand and mudflats, the golden mantis shrimp digs deep tunnels and waits inside for prey. It keeps to shallow water roughly between fifteen and twenty five metres and is harmless to divers.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Stomatopoda › Lysiosquillidae › Lysiosquilla
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 409040.
FAQ
- How deep does the Golden Mantis Shrimp live?
- The Golden Mantis Shrimp (Lysiosquilla tredecimdentata) is typically found at 15–25 m.
- Is the Golden Mantis Shrimp dangerous to divers?
- The Golden Mantis Shrimp is harmless to divers.