Dark Mantis Shrimp

Neogonodactylus curacaoensis

There are about 400 Species of mantis shrimp worldwide. They are separated into two groups, either spearers or smashers. The Dark Mantis is a 'smashing' shrimp. Read more... Here (external site). It was rare to find this Dark Mantus living in this fire coral in just 3 feet of water.

Dark Mantis Shrimp - Neogonodactylus curacaoensis
Dark Mantis Shrimp - Neogonodactylus curacaoensis
Dark Mantis Shrimp - Neogonodactylus curacaoensis
Dark Mantis Shrimp - Neogonodactylus curacaoensis
Dark Mantis Shrimp - Neogonodactylus curacaoensis
Mantis Shrimp - Neogonodactylus curacaoensis
Mantis Shrimp - Neogonodactylus curacaoensis
Mantis Shrimp - Neogonodactylus curacaoensis

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