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Lysiosquillina maculata
Also known as Spearing Mantis Shrimps, Striped Mantis Shrimp, Banded Mantis Shrimp, Bumble Bee Mantis Shrimp and Giant Mantis Shrimp. They feed on fish, squid and invertebrates, and grow to a length of about 38cm. Mantis shrimp are rarely seen out of their holes, and they share their space with cleaner shrimp.
Found in pairs in a very large hole in the sand and rubble near to reefs. Widespread in the Indo-Pacific region.
Spotted on Oct 20, 2011
Submitted on Dec 2, 2011
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