Odontodactylus scyllarus
Substrate and environment
- Exclusively a marine species
- The species is generally observed in a sandy/silty area.
- The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
- The species is found in a sheltered zone
- The species can be found between 1 and 70 Meters.
- Rare species.
General behaviour of the species
- The species is territorial
- Species generally solitary
- The animal is fearful of the diver
General characteristics of the species
- Maximum size : 18 cm
- The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
- Diet : Mollusks - Fishes - - Sea worms
Relationship with humans
- The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
- The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
Peacock mantis
Bunter Schmetter-faugschreckenkrebs
Bonte bidsprinklaankreeft
Mante de mer paon
Camarón mantis pavo real
Canocchia pavone