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Mantis Shrimp

Neogonodactylus ssp.

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 ssp.

Dark Mantis

Dark Mantis Shrimp - Neogonodactylus ssp.

Dark Mantis

Dark Mantis Shrimp - Neogonodactylus ssp.

Dark Mantis

Dark Mantis Shrimp - Neogonodactylus ssp.

Dark Mantis

Dark Mantis Shrimp - Neogonodactylus ssp.

Dark Mantis

Mantis Shrimp - Neogonodactylus ssp.

Unidentified Mantis

Mantis Shrimp - Neogonodactylus ssp.

Unidentified

Mantis Shrimp - Neogonodactylus ssp.

Unidentified

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