Coral Mantis Shrimp [Haptosquilla glyptocercus]
Description
The Coral Mantis Shrimp is a small species that inhabits the waters of the Caribbean Sea. It is known for its distinctive red and white coloration that allows it to blend in with the coral reefs where it resides. It lives in small burrows in the reef, and uses its powerful claws to capture small fish and crustaceans.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
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| Order |
Mantis Shrimps
Stomatopoda
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| Family |
Parasquillidae
Parasquillidae
|
| Genus |
Caribbean Mantis Shrimp
Chorisquilla
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