Least Concern

Mantis (Peacock Shrimp)

Odontodactylus scyllarus

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About

The peacock mantis shrimp is a small but powerful marine crustacean known for its vibrant colors and powerful claws. They are capable of delivering one of the fastest and most powerful punches in the animal kingdom.

Habitat

Coral reefs of the Indo-Pacific region

Diet

Carnivorous - fish, crustaceans, and mollusks

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Fun Facts

Mantis shrimp can punch at speeds of up to 50 mph (80 km/h), fast enough to break glass.
They have the most complex eyes in the animal kingdom, with 16 types of photoreceptors (compared to humans' 3).
Some species of mantis shrimp can see ultraviolet and polarized light.

Conservation

StatusLeast Concern

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