Where Mantis Shrimp Live?

Habitat and Diet
Mantis shrimp live in burrows, both in tropical and subtropical waters. The substance of the burrows depends on the type of mantis shrimp: spearing shrimp dwell in soft substrate, smashing shrimp in harder substances.

Where is the mantis shrimp found?

This species is found in the warm waters of the Indian and Pacific Oceans. The peacock mantis shrimp can kill prey larger than itself and typically feeds on gastropods, crabs and mollusks. Mantis shrimp typically grow to lengths of 2 to 7 inches.

Where do most mantis shrimp live?

Unlike most crustaceans, they sometimes hunt, chase, and kill prey. Although some live in temperate seas, most species live in tropical and subtropical waters in the Indian and Pacific Oceans between eastern Africa and Hawaii.

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