Scientific name: Odontodactylus scyllarus
Size: From 1.2 to 7.1 inches
Color: Metallic green and red
Distinguishing feature: A morphology resembling a shrimp and front legs resembling those of the praying mantis. Leopard spots are present on the front of the carapace.
Where did we see it: Zanzibar, Thailand, Mayotte, Maldives, Raja Ampat
Scientific name: Odontodactylus scyllarus
Size: From 1.2 to 7.1 inches
Color: Metallic green and red
Distinguishing feature: A morphology resembling a shrimp and front legs resembling those of the praying mantis. Leopard spots are present on the front of the carapace.
Where did we see it: Zanzibar, Thailand, Mayotte, Maldives, Raja Ampat
Pretty scared, this animal will hide as soon as you approach him. He can however attack if he feels in danger... and he has something to do!
In addition to having the best view of the animal kingdom, the mantis shrimp has one of the fastest shots points on the planet! The impact force of its front legs deploys an impact force of 1,500 newtons, which is about the same as if we could blow a wall with a stab. The paw of the mantis shrimp is not visible by the man because of its speed.
Finally, the more the squire is visible, the more its colors are bright.
The whale shark is the largest fish in the world!
Some whales are larger, but they are mammals, not fish!
Some sharks can stay motionless on the sand (white tips reef sharks, nurse sharks, etc.).
These sharks don't have to swim to bring oxygen to their gills like other sharks (grey, hammerheads tc.)
Parrotfish create a protective envelope around them when they are sleeping.
So, don't put the light on them during night dive to don't to wake them up and break this envelope.
