Tag: Mantis Shrimp

Macro portrait of a peacock mantis shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus). The fascinating compound eyes on moveable stalks and the vivid raptorial claws in green, orange and red are captured in rich detail.
A mantis shrimp with its characteristic large compound eyes and powerful raptorial claws sits in a reef crevice surrounded by colourful coral growth. The bright red and orange corals form a vivid contrast to the brownish-green body of the crustacean.
A magnificent mantis shrimp with its characteristic large compound eyes and vivid red raptorial claws poses in a reef crevice. The complex eyes and powerful appendages are clearly recognisable as the animal seeks shelter among colourful corals and sponges.
A magnificent mantis shrimp with its characteristic large compound eyes and vivid raptorial claws is visible in its hiding place among corals. The vivid colours of green, blue, red and orange demonstrate the impressive colour range of these highly evolved crustaceans.
A spearing mantis shrimp sits in its sandy burrow, waiting in ambush for unwary passing prey. The striking compound eyes are clearly visible.
A colourful mantis shrimp with characteristic violet-blue stalked eyes and a vivid body in bright orange, green and red tones. The animal displays its powerful raptorial claws and sits presumably in front of its hiding place on the seafloor.
A spearing mantis shrimp sits in its sand burrow, waiting in ambush for passing prey. The oval compound eyes are clearly recognisable.
A magnificent mantis shrimp with characteristic turquoise-blue stalked eyes and vivid orange-red patterned raptorial claws sits on the sandy floor. The vivid colours and striking compound eyes make this predatory crustacean a spectacular photographic subject.
A mantis shrimp sits on sandy ground, displaying its characteristic large compound eyes and powerful raptorial limbs. The vivid colours with green, orange and red tones and the striking violet-pink eyes are clearly visible.