Mantis Shrimp Collection

RF - Mantis shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) on walk about on coral reef. Puerto Galera, Philippines

Mantis shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) crawling on the seabed. Despite its name this is neither a mantis or a shrimp, instead being a crustacean only distantly related to the true shrimps

Mantis shrimp, Squilla mantis (Long-bodied crab, Cancer mantis). Illustration drawn
FLO4681191 Mantis shrimp, Squilla mantis (Long-bodied crab, Cancer mantis). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Mantis shrimp, Squilla mantis (Terrestrial Squille, Cancer macrourus). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Georg
FLO4652575 Mantis shrimp, Squilla mantis (Terrestrial Squille, Cancer macrourus). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Georg Wolfgang Knorr from his Deliciae Naturae Selectae of Kabinet van

Animalia Aqvatilia et Cochiliata (Aqva): Plate XLV, c. 1575/1580. Creator: Joris Hoefnagel
Animalia Aqvatilia et Cochiliata (Aqva): Plate XLV, c. 1575/1580

Female Peacock-mantis shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) carrying her eggs, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean

Mantis shrimp, Gonodactylus chiragra
6338329 Mantis shrimp, Gonodactylus chiragra by Corsi (19th century); (add.info.: Mantis shrimp, Gonodactylus chiragra (Squilla gottosa)

Mantis shrimp, Lysiosquilla scabricauda
6338327 Mantis shrimp, Lysiosquilla scabricauda by Corsi (19th century); (add.info.: Mantis shrimp, Lysiosquilla scabricauda, dorsal and ventral. Stomapodi. Squilla coda-scabra)

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Tail of Peacock Mantis - Emerald dive site, Seraya, Karangasem, Bali, Indonesia, Indian Ocean Tail of Peacock Mantis - Emerald dive site, Seraya, Karangasem, Bali, Indonesia, Indian Ocean

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Peacock Mantis - Emerald dive site, Seraya, Karangasem, Bali, Indonesia, Indian Ocean Peacock Mantis - Emerald dive site, Seraya, Karangasem, Bali, Indonesia, Indian Ocean

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Thirteen Teeth Mantis Shrimp in hole - with Snapping Shrimp, Synalpheus sp - night dive, Seraya Secrets dive site, Seraya, Karangasem, Bali, Indonesia

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Thirteen Teeth Mantis Shrimp in hole - with Snapping Shrimp, Synalpheus sp - night dive, Seraya Secrets dive site, Seraya, Karangasem, Bali, Indonesia

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Zebra Mantis Shrimp - camouflaged in hole - night dive - Sakokreng Jetty dive site, Dampier Strait, Raja Ampat, Indonesia

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Peacock Mantis Shrimp -Melasti dive site, Seraya, Kubu district, Karangasem, Bali, Indonesia, Indian Ocean Date: 08-Nov-19

Mantis Shrimp, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999720 Mantis Shrimp, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la natureA)

Orders of marine and terrestrial crustaceans
6338807 Orders of marine and terrestrial crustaceans by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Orders of marine and terrestrial crustaceans)

Mantis Shrimp
Mantis shrimp taken underwater at Lembeh Strait (North Sulawesi) in Indonesia while scuba diving

Manitis Shrimp, Cebu, Philippines
The Mantis shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) is also known as a clown mantis shrimp and peacock mantis shrimp; Cebu, Philippines

Illustration of young mantis shrimp and barnacle

Mantis shrimp sticking head out of its lair, North Sulawesi
Mantis shrimp (Odontodactylus brevirostris) sticking head out of its lair, Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Spearing mantis shrimp, Paupua New Guinea
Spearing mantis shrimp waits in its hole for any unsuspecting prey to pass by, Papua New Guinea

Peacock mantis shrimp moving a rock to make a burrow, Bali
Peacock mantis shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) moving a rock to make a burrow, Tulamben, Bali, Indonesia

Mantis Shrimp, Australia

Orange Mantis Shrimp in its burrow, Papua New Guinea
Orange mantis shrimp (Lysiosquilloides mapia) in its burrow in volcanic sand, Volcano crater, Witu Islands, Papua New Guinea

Close-up view of a Mantis Shrimp, Papua New Guinea
Close-up head view of a Mantis Shrimp (Odontodactylus scyallarus), Volcano crater, Witu Islands, Papua New Guinea

A spearing mantis shrimp in its burrow, Indonesia
A spearing mantis shrimp (Lysiosquilla maculata) in its burrow, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

A peacock mantis shrimp in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia
A peacock mantis shrimp uses its keen eyesight to search for predators and prey in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait is known for its diverse array of bizarre marine organisms

Giant mantis shrimp peering from burrow, Tulamben, Bali, Indonesia
Giant mantis shrimp (Lysiosquillina lisa), also known as Lisas mantis shrimp, peering from burrow, Tulamben, Bali, Indonesia

Orange Mantis Shrimp peering from a burrow, Solomon Islands
Orange Mantis Shrimp (Lysiosquilloides mapia) peering from a burrow, Solomon Islands. This is a spearing species of Mantis Shrimp

The white spotted eyes of the tiger mantis shrimp peering from burrow
The white spotted eyes of the tiger mantis shrimp (Lysiosquilla maculata) peering from burrow, Bunaken National Park, Sulawesi, Indonesia

A mantis shrimp peers out of its lair on a reef in Indonesia. Mantis shrimp have the best eyesight known for any animal on Earth

Mantis shrimp with egg clutch, North Sulawesi, Indonesia
Mantis shrimp with egg clutch, Lembeh Strait, Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

A large mantis shrimp waits to ambush prey on a reef in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia. This group of crustaceans has the best vision of any animal on Earth

Peacock mantis shrimp peering from behind a rock, Indonesia
Peacock mantis shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) peering from behind a rock, Gorontalo, Sulawesi, Indonesia

The eyes of a white mantis shrimp in Indonesia
The eyes of a mantis shrimp (stomatopoda) in Indonesia. The mantis shrimp has the most sophisticated opthalmic system in the animal kingdom

Indonesia, Lembeh Strait, Sulawesi. Mantis shrimp carrying eggs in mouth. Credit as: Jones & Shimlock / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Mantis shrimp (Gonodactylus sp. ), a hole dwelling crustacean, Queensland, Australia
Mantis shrimp (Gonodactylus sp.), a hole dwelling crustacean, Queensland, Australia, Pacific

Portrait of mantis shrimp
Portrait of a spearing mantis shrimp, Lysiosquillina Sp. One of the quickest animals on the planet, it is an ambush preditor that hides in its burrow waiting to strike at passing fish

Odontodactylus scyallarus, mantis shrimp

Colourful illustration of two fish and a stomatopod
Plate 28 from Louis Renards Poissons, Ecrevisses et Crabes, Vol 2, 1754. This was the earliest known work on fish to be produced in colour

Olive coloured mantis shrimp (Gonodactylus platysoma), Sulawesi, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Mantis shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus), Sulawesi, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Indonesia. Green Mantis Shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllaris)

Peacock mantis shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) crawling on the seabed. Despite its name this is neither a mantis or a shrimp, instead being a crustacean only distantly related to the true shrimps

Mantis shrimp with eggs
Mantis shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) in a burrow protecting its eggs. Despite its name this is neither a mantis or a shrimp, instead being a crustacean only distantly related to the true shrimps

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Exploring the vibrant world of the mantis shrimp on a coral reef in Puerto Galera, RF - Mantis shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) showcases its stunning colors and intricate patterns. This fascinating creature, found in Sulawesi, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, is a true marvel of nature. With its powerful claws and lightning-fast strikes, the mantis shrimp is known for its incredible hunting abilities. In Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia's Pacific Ocean waters, we witness a female Peacock-mantis shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) carrying her precious cargo of eggs with utmost care and dedication. But there's more to these creatures than meets the eye. Meet Gonodactylus chiragra and Lysiosquilla scabricauda – two other species of mantis shrimps that display their unique characteristics underwater. These photographs captured during UW INDO expeditions reveal their distinct features and behaviors. The mantis shrimp's extraordinary vision allows it to perceive colors beyond human comprehension while possessing one of the most complex visual systems in the animal kingdom. Its ability to see polarized light aids in navigation through murky waters. As we delve deeper into these captivating images taken by UW INDO photographers, we are reminded of the immense biodiversity present beneath our oceans' surface. The mantis shrimp serves as an ambassador for marine life conservation efforts worldwide. Let us celebrate this remarkable creature that roams our coral reefs with grace and power—a testament to Mother Nature's boundless creativity.