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Zebra Mantis Shrimp

Lysiosquillina maculata

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Description:

Also known as Spearing Mantis Shrimps, Striped Mantis Shrimp, Banded Mantis Shrimp, Bumble Bee Mantis Shrimp and Giant Mantis Shrimp.

They feed on fish, squid and invertebrates, and grow to a length of about 38cm.

Mantis shrimp are rarely seen out of their holes, and they share their space with cleaner shrimp.

Habitat:

Found in pairs in a very large hole in the sand and rubble near to reefs. Widespread in the Indo-Pacific region.

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Crustacea Filipiniana

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