Sulawesi Mantis Shrimp [Lysiosquillina sulawesiensis]
Description
The Sulawesi Mantis Shrimp, or Lysiosquillina sulawesiensis, is a species endemic to the waters around the Indonesian island of Sulawesi. It typically reaches lengths of around 15cm and is known for its brownish coloration with subtle green and red bands. It is a burrowing species and lives in sandy or muddy substrates. It has a pair of large, powerful claws that it uses to hunt small fish and invertebrates.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
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|---|---|
| Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
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| Order |
Decapods
Decapoda
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| Family |
Mantis Shrimps
Stomatopodae
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| Genus |
Banded Mantis Shrimp
Alima
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