Curacao Mantis Shrimp [Gonodactylus curacaoensis]
Description
The Curacao Mantis Shrimp is a smaller species found in the Caribbean Sea, particularly around the island of Curacao. It has a more subdued coloration, typically a mix of brown and beige. This species is known for its unique hunting behavior, as it often stuns prey with a rapid strike of its claws before dragging it back to its burrow.
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 |
Gonodactylus
Gonodactylus
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