| Squillidae (squillid mantis shrimps) |
| 17 cm BL (male/unsexed) |
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benthic; marine; depth range 37 - 300 m |
| Eastern Atlantic: Off West Africa, from Senegal to Angola. |
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A moderately sized stomatopod. Body with conspicuous longitudinal ridges: sub median ridges of fifth abdominal segment with posterior spines; tail segment with a distinct median ridge. Claws large, armed with 6 spines on the terminal segment. Color: telson with a pair of dark triangle anteriorly, bright red in life (Ref. 436). |
| Found at depths of 37 to 300 m (Ref. 436). |
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Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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| harmless |
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