Distinguishing Characteristics |
Body more lobster-like than shrimp-like; carapace and body rigid; carapace translucent, light colored; body yellowish light brown, dark pigments separate segments, bar on 2nd abdominal segment reddish with dark ends; uropods (tail fans) with little pigment; telson (hard middle part of telson) with 2 dark crescent-shaped spots with reddish color on anterior part; telson with spines on margins; claws comb-like, no movable finger, fold in towards arms; claws with 6 teeth; cornea of eyes set at angle to stalk; anteriorly curved lateral spine on 5th thoracic segment (i.e., 1st abdominal segment behind carapace). |
Similar Species |
The 2 crescent-shaped spots on the telson distinguish this mantis shrimp. |
Habitat |
Gulf |
Maximum Size |
13 cm (5 in) |
Other Common Names |
sea locusts, thumb splitters |
Previous Scientific Names |
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