Mantis Shrimp
Parvisquilla multituberculata
- Group: Shrimp
- Typical depth: 0–76 m
- For divers: safe
A mantis shrimp pulled from cavities in dead coral rubble on the reef flat, living in water less than two metres deep. Like its kin it strikes prey with lightning fast raptorial limbs, fast enough to crack a shell.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Stomatopoda › Squillidae › Parvisquilla
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 409318.
FAQ
- How deep does the Mantis Shrimp live?
- The Mantis Shrimp (Parvisquilla multituberculata) is typically found at 0–76 m.
- Is the Mantis Shrimp dangerous to divers?
- The Mantis Shrimp is harmless to divers.