Squilla desmaresti

He looks like a little Homar.

Squilla Desmaresti is a crustacean of the Mantis Shrimp family. It measures approximately 8 to 10 cm in length and has an elongated and robust body. Its shell is covered with scales and is generally blue, green or brown.

Squilla Desmaresti has long and thin antennas, as well as powerful pliers and articulated legs to catch its prey. It also has two huge front pliers, called "Mantis pliers", which are used to pierce and crush the shells and other prey.

Squilla Desmaresti is a predator that feeds mainly on fish, crabs and molluscs. It is often found in coral reefs and coastal estuaries, where it camouflages itself by hiding in rocks and crevices.

Squilla Desmaresti is a highly territorial crustacean and can be aggressive towards other individuals in its species. It is reproduced by weight and can produce up to 2,000 eggs at a time. Squilla Desmaresti larvae are very fragile and must be protected from predators to survive.

The male has a smaller pliers than the other.

Unknown. But there are ten baby every two months.