Distinguishing Characteristics |
Body more lobster-like than shrimp-like; carapace and body rigid; carapace translucent, light colored; body light brown, dark pigments separate segments, dark bar on 2nd abdominal segment; uropods (tail fan) with dark pigment and deep yellow tips; telson (hard middle part of tail fan) 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 dark bar on the 2nd abdominal segment, the deep yellow pigment on the tail fans, 6 teeth on the claws, and curved lateral spines on the 5th abdominal segment distinguish this mantis shrimp. |
Habitat |
Gulf |
Maximum Size |
18.5 cm (7 1/4 in) |
Other Common Names |
sea locusts, thumb splitters |
Previous Scientific Names |
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