At just 0.02–0.5 g, the Praying Mantis is one of the lightest carnivore invertebrates (#9 of 10). Found in Worldwide, it inhabits worldwide habitats.
Physical Characteristics & Habitat
Size & Speed
| Metric | Praying Mantis | Carnivore Invertebrates Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.3 g | 4.4 g | ↓ 94% |
| Height | 15 cm | — | — |
| Avg Speed | 0.6 km/h | — | — |
Habitat & Distribution
The Praying Mantis inhabits worldwide habitats. It can be found in Worldwide.
Typical coloring: Various.
Diet & Predators
Behavior & Reproduction
Social Structure
The Praying Mantis is a solitary species belonging to the Mantidae family.
Reproduction
Conservation & Comparison
IUCN Conservation Status
NE The Praying Mantis is classified as Not Evaluated. There are 15 species with the same status in our database.
Species Comparison
Among 10 carnivore invertebrates, the Praying Mantis’s weight of 0.02–0.5 g is significantly lower than the group median of 4.4 g.
Weight rank: #13 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 Praying Mantis weigh?
A Praying Mantis typically weighs 0.02–0.5 g, which is exceptionally low compared to the median of 4.4 g among carnivore invertebrates.
What is the conservation status of the Praying Mantis?
The Praying Mantis is classified as “Not Evaluated”. There are 15 species with the same status in our database.
Where does the Praying Mantis live?
The Praying Mantis is found in Worldwide, in worldwide habitats.
How does the Praying Mantis reproduce?
The Praying Mantis has a gestation period of 10–60 days and typically produces Up to 400 offspring per birth.
Data Sources: IUCN, WWF, National Geographic, Smithsonian Institution.
Last Updated: April 10, 2026