Panama Mantis Shrimp
Squilla panamensis
- Group: Shrimp
- Typical depth: 18–102 m
- Max size: 17.3 cm
- For divers: safe
A mantis shrimp of muddy and sandy bottoms on the continental shelf, it ambushes prey with spear like claws that shoot out to impale fish and shrimp. It grows to around 17 centimetres and is harmless to people.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Stomatopoda › Squillidae › Squilla
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 409355.
FAQ
- How deep does the Panama Mantis Shrimp live?
- The Panama Mantis Shrimp (Squilla panamensis) is typically found at 18–102 m.
- Is the Panama Mantis Shrimp dangerous to divers?
- The Panama Mantis Shrimp is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Panama Mantis Shrimp get?
- The Panama Mantis Shrimp grows to about 17.3 cm.