Sunday, January 19, 2014

SHORTNOSE MANTIS SHRIMP


The SHORTNOSE MANTIS SHRIMP (called aloalo) is a smasher mantis shrimp that burrows in rocky habitats around 80-100 feet.  They’re typically very active in the day and can be spotted peeking out of its burrow hole, or scampering about on a scavenger hunt.  


They’re bright orange and white with a horizontal band going through their eyes, as well as a dark and light spot above and below their eyes.  They tend to be a curious shrimp and don’t normally shy away from divers unlike other mantis shrimp.  



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