Odontodactylus hansenii [Odontodactylus hansenii]
Description
This mantis shrimp is a classic reef-dweller, typically found near shelters where it can wedge itself into cracks or burrowed spaces. Underwater, divers may notice sudden, darting movements as it hunts or checks its surroundings. Its striking eyes and armored body make it a memorable sight, especially when it briefly emerges to investigate.
Where To See Odontodactylus hansenii
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Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Crabs, Lobsters & Shrimp
Malacostraca
|
| Order |
Mantis Shrimp
Stomatopoda
|
| Family |
Mantis Shrimps (Peacock & Smashers)
Odontodactylidae
|
| Genus |
Mantis Shrimps
Odontodactylus
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