Mantis Shrimp [Squilla]
Description
Squilla is the type genus of the family Squillidae and includes some of the most well-known species of mantis shrimp. These crustaceans are characterized by their striking appearance, powerful hunting appendages, and complex social and breeding behaviors. They are found in a variety of marine environments around the world.
Species

Smashing Mantis Shrimp [Hemisquilla ensigera]
View DetailsTaxonomy
Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
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Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
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Order |
Mantis Shrimps
Stomatopoda
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Family |
Squillidae
Squillidae
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Statistics
- Species 1