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Peacock mantis shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) Pulau Abadi, Lembeh. Geotagged,Indonesia,Odontodactylus scyllarus,Peacock mantis shrimp,Spring Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Peacock mantis shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus)

Pulau Abadi, Lembeh.

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''Odontodactylus scyllarus'', known as the peacock mantis shrimp, harlequin mantis shrimp, painted mantis shrimp, or clown mantis shrimp, is a large mantis shrimp native to the Indo-Pacific from Guam to East Africa.

In the saltwater aquarium trade, it is both prized for its attractiveness and considered by others to be a dangerous pest.

Similar species: Mantis Shrimps
Species identified by Patomarazul
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By Patomarazul

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Uploaded Sep 1, 2018. Captured May 19, 2018 03:32 in Unnamed Road, Papusungan, Lembeh Sel., Kota Bitung, Sulawesi Utara, Indonesia.
  • TG-5
  • f/4.5
  • 1/100s
  • ISO200
  • 8.99mm