Odontodactylus cultrifer (White, 1850) Pastel odontodactylid mantis shrimp |
photo by
Chan, Tim-Yan |
Family: | Odontodactylidae (odontodactylid mantis shrimps) | |||
Max. size: | 12.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 100 m | |||
Distribution: | Indo-West Pacific. | |||
Diagnosis: | Pastels, with pink or purple uropods and antennal scales. | |||
Biology: | Taken together with lysiosquilids and squilids in trawling operations and at night with lights (Ref. 92). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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