Identify this mantis!

AngeljBates · 10/25/2018, 02:24 PM

Hey all! I finally got my first mantis shrimp! Wanted one for years. I have him in my 55g reef tank along with 2 clowns, 2 pajamas, and a purple dottyback. He doesn't mind the other fish whatsoever, and even leaves my giant emerald crab alone after a couple wacks lol He's only about 3 inches right now. Problem is I wanted a peacock but he doesn't look like a peacock to me. Maybe because it's just a juvenile? Figured I'd ask for help. He's got a couple spots close to his smashers.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/2p9zdqtxvd...98521.mp4?dl=0

Thank you!

AngeljBates · 10/25/2018, 04:10 PM

Sorry for the double post. I can't figure out how to edit my post. Here's a picture of the spots. I suppose seeing these spots more clearly it does seem like a peacock to me. I've just never seen one lacking color and mostly just orange. Originally, going off Roy's list I thought it was a G. graphurus.

nmotz · 11/02/2018, 08:06 PM

It is in the genus Gonodactylaceus. Probably a G. Glabrous or G. Graphurus.

10/25/2018, 02:24 PM	#1
AngeljBates Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 14	Identify this mantis! Hey all! I finally got my first mantis shrimp! Wanted one for years. I have him in my 55g reef tank along with 2 clowns, 2 pajamas, and a purple dottyback. He doesn't mind the other fish whatsoever, and even leaves my giant emerald crab alone after a couple wacks lol He's only about 3 inches right now. Problem is I wanted a peacock but he doesn't look like a peacock to me. Maybe because it's just a juvenile? Figured I'd ask for help. He's got a couple spots close to his smashers. https://www.dropbox.com/s/2p9zdqtxvd...98521.mp4?dl=0 Thank you!

11/02/2018, 08:06 PM	#3
nmotz Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: FL, USA Posts: 1,433	It is in the genus Gonodactylaceus. Probably a G. Glabrous or G. Graphurus. __________________ Mantis shrimp are the best! Current Tank Info: 20L Peacock mantis shrimp tank

10/25/2018, 04:10 PM	#2
AngeljBates Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 14	Sorry for the double post. I can't figure out how to edit my post. Here's a picture of the spots. I suppose seeing these spots more clearly it does seem like a peacock to me. I've just never seen one lacking color and mostly just orange. Originally, going off Roy's list I thought it was a G. graphurus.