Banded mantis shrimp [Neogonodactylus curacaoensis]
Description
The banded mantis shrimp, Neogonodactylus curacaoensis, is a species of mantis shrimp native to the tropical waters of the western Atlantic Ocean. It is a smaller species in the genus, typically reaching lengths of 8-10 cm. The banded mantis shrimp is named for its distinctive coloration, with alternating bands of red and white on its body. It inhabits shallow coral reefs and seagrass beds, where it burrows in the substrate and feeds on small invertebrates.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
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|---|---|
| Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
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| Order |
Mantis Shrimps
Stomatopoda
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| Family |
Gonodactylidae
Gonodactylidae
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| Genus |
Neogonodactylus
Neogonodactylus
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