Peacock Mantis Shrimp

NE Carnivore Coral Reefs
Up to 0.4 g
Weight
Up to 20 yrs
Lifespan
72 km/h
Top Speed
Indo-Pacific region
Found In

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.

Size, Speed & Lifespan

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
Lifespan 20 yrs 9.5 yrs ↑ 111%
Weight (g)0.4avg 4.4Speed (km/h)72avg 40Lifespan (yrs)20avg 9.5

Endemic to Indo-Pacific region

Habitat: Coral Reefs
Found In: Indo-Pacific region
Coloration: Various

Behavior

Natural Predators

Social Structure

Recorded as Solitary.

Reproduction & Lifespan

Gestation Period: 6–9 weeks
Offspring per Birth: Up to 10,000
Lifespan: Up to 20 years

Conservation Notes

NE Listed as Not Evaluated on the IUCN Red List — one of 15 species in this database with the same status.

Weight Rank Among Not Evaluated Species

Ranked #12 of 15 by typical adult weight.

# Species Weight Status
10 Mantis Shrimp Up to 2.7 g NE
11 Nudibranch Up to 1 g NE
12 Peacock Mantis Shrimp Up to 0.4 g NE
13 Praying Mantis 0.02–0.5 g NE
14 Pufferfish Up to 0.8 kg NE
15 Yeti Crab Up to 0.5 kg NE

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