Order
Common name: Mantis Shrimp
Scientific name: Stomatopoda
Stomatopoda, commonly known as mantis shrimp, are a group of marine crustaceans known for their vibrant colors and powerful hunting appendages. They are fascinating creatures for advanced aquarists, but require specialized care due to their aggressive nature and need for a species-specific tank setup. Mantis shrimp are capable of delivering powerful blows with their claws, which can break glass aquarium walls. They are also known for their complex eyes, which have a broad visual spectrum, including the ability to see polarized light.
- Common name: Peacock Mantis ShrimpScientific name: Gonodactylus bredini
- Common name: Peacock Mantis ShrimpScientific name: Gonodactylus chiragra
- Common name: Peacock Mantis ShrimpScientific name: Gonodactylus smithii
- Common name: Peacock Mantis ShrimpScientific name: Haptosquilla pulchella
- Common name: Mantis ShrimpScientific name: Hemisquilla ensigera
- Common name: golden mantis shrimpScientific name: Lysiosquilla tredecimdentata
- Common name: pink tail mantis shrimpScientific name: Odontodactylus latirostris
- Common name: Peacock Mantis ShrimpScientific name: Odontodactylus scyllarus
- Common name: common mantis shrimpScientific name: Pseudosquilla ciliata
- Common name: Sea GrasshopperScientific name: Squilla mantis