Peacock mantis shrimp

Scientific name : Odontactylus scyllarus

The more commonly observed mantis shrimp in our area. Olive-green body, sometimes brilliant green in males. Blue head, rounded eyes. Green antennal scale, red thoracic limbs. Large red claws marbled in white. Tail fan with striking blue ornamentations. 18 cm. Living in sand or rubble areas, where it can dig a U shaped burrow. Found in bay, lagoon, back reef. It preys on other crustaceans or mollusks. Very active and curious, often it interact with the divers. The colour is unique.

	Description	Author	Place	Size
	Peacock mantis shrimp	MATTEO GUARDINI	Indonesia, Lembeh strait	590 kB
	Odontactylus scyllarus	DANIELE IOP	Indonesia, Lembeh strait	1076 kB
	Odontactylus scyllarus	DANIELE IOP	Indonesia, Lembeh strait	529 kB