Found in coral reefs habitats across Oceans worldwide, the Mantis Shrimp is a carnivore member of the Stomatopoda family. Weighing Up to 2.7 g, it is below average among carnivore invertebrates. Conservation status: Not Evaluated.
Physical Characteristics & Habitat
Size & Speed
| Metric | Mantis Shrimp | Carnivore Invertebrates Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 g | 4.4 g | ↓ 38% |
| Height | 30 cm | — | — |
| Top Speed | 40 km/h | 40 km/h | — 0% |
| Avg Speed | 40 km/h | — | — |
Habitat & Distribution
The Mantis Shrimp inhabits coral reefs habitats. It can be found in Oceans worldwide.
Typical coloring: Various.
Diet & Predators
Behavior & Reproduction
Social Structure
The Mantis Shrimp is a solitary species belonging to the Stomatopoda family.
Reproduction
Conservation & Comparison
IUCN Conservation Status
NE The Mantis Shrimp is classified as Not Evaluated. There are 15 species with the same status in our database.
Species Comparison
Among 10 carnivore invertebrates, the Mantis Shrimp’s weight of Up to 2.7 g is lower than the group median of 4.4 g.
Weight rank: #10 of 15 Not Evaluated species.
| # | Species | Weight | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coelacanth | Up to 90 kg | NE |
| 2 | Arowana | Up to 6.7 kg | NE |
| 3 | Amazon Rainforest Frog | Up to 0.5 g | NE |
| 4 | Bearded Dragon | Up to 600 g | NE |
| 5 | Blue Morpho Butterfly | Up to 0.028 g | NE |
Related Species
How much does a Mantis Shrimp weigh?
A Mantis Shrimp typically weighs Up to 2.7 g, which is below average compared to the median of 4.4 g among carnivore invertebrates.
What is the conservation status of the Mantis Shrimp?
The Mantis Shrimp is classified as “Not Evaluated”. There are 15 species with the same status in our database.
Where does the Mantis Shrimp live?
The Mantis Shrimp is found in Oceans worldwide, in coral reefs habitats.
Data Sources: IUCN, WWF, National Geographic, Smithsonian Institution.
Last Updated: April 10, 2026