Brevirostris Mantis Shrimp [Odontodactylus brevirostris]
Description
Mantis shrimps are famous for their quick, predatory behavior, and this species is no exception. Divers may spot it perched in a burrow or crevice, where it can make sudden, lightning-fast movements—especially if something catches its attention.
Where To See Brevirostris Mantis Shrimp
No sighting locations recorded yet.
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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