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Coloured mantis shrimp

Scientific name: Odontodactylus scyllarus

Size: From 1.2 to 7.1 inches

Color: Metallic green and red

Distinguishing feature: A morphology resembling a shrimp and front legs resembling those of the praying mantis. Leopard spots are present on the front of the carapace.

Where did we see it: Zanzibar, Thailand, Mayotte, Maldives, Raja Ampat

Coloured mantis shrimp of Raja Ampat

Coloured mantis shrimp

Scientific name: Odontodactylus scyllarus

Size: From 1.2 to 7.1 inches

Color: Metallic green and red

Distinguishing feature: A morphology resembling a shrimp and front legs resembling those of the praying mantis. Leopard spots are present on the front of the carapace.

Where did we see it: Zanzibar, Thailand, Mayotte, Maldives, Raja Ampat

In detail

Pretty scared, this animal will hide as soon as you approach him. He can however attack if he feels in danger... and he has something to do!

In addition to having the best view of the animal kingdom, the mantis shrimp has one of the fastest shots points on the planet! The impact force of its front legs deploys an impact force of 1,500 newtons, which is about the same as if we could blow a wall with a stab. The paw of the mantis shrimp is not visible by the man because of its speed.

Finally, the more the squire is visible, the more its colors are bright.

The different species of Shrimps we have seen

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