Endemic to Indo-Pacific region, the Peacock Mantis Shrimp is a carnivore species inhabiting coral reefs habitats. Weighing Up to 0.4 g, it is classified as Not Evaluated.
Physical Characteristics & Habitat
Size & Speed
| Metric | Peacock Mantis Shrimp | Carnivore Invertebrates Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.4 g | 4.4 g | ↓ 91% |
| Height | 18 cm | — | — |
| Top Speed | 72 km/h | 40 km/h | ↑ 80% |
| Avg Speed | 72 km/h | — | — |
Habitat & Distribution
The Peacock Mantis Shrimp inhabits coral reefs habitats. It can be found in Indo-Pacific region.
Typical coloring: Various.
Diet & Predators
Behavior & Reproduction
Social Structure
The Peacock Mantis Shrimp is a solitary species belonging to the Gonodactylidae family.
Reproduction
Conservation & Comparison
IUCN Conservation Status
NE The Peacock 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 Peacock Mantis Shrimp’s weight of Up to 0.4 g is significantly lower than the group median of 4.4 g.
Weight rank: #12 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 Peacock Mantis Shrimp weigh?
A Peacock Mantis Shrimp typically weighs Up to 0.4 g, which is exceptionally low compared to the median of 4.4 g among carnivore invertebrates.
What is the conservation status of the Peacock Mantis Shrimp?
The Peacock Mantis Shrimp is classified as “Not Evaluated”. There are 15 species with the same status in our database.
Where does the Peacock Mantis Shrimp live?
The Peacock Mantis Shrimp is found in Indo-Pacific region, in coral reefs habitats.
How does the Peacock Mantis Shrimp reproduce?
The Peacock Mantis Shrimp has a gestation period of 6–9 weeks and typically produces Up to 10,000 offspring per birth.
Data Sources: IUCN, WWF, National Geographic, Smithsonian Institution.
Last Updated: April 10, 2026