Odontodactylus scyllarus

Odontodactylus scyllarus, commonly known as the peacock mantis shrimp, harlequin mantis shrimp, painted mantis shrimp, clown mantis shrimp, rainbow mantis shrimp, or simply mantis shrimp, is a large Stomatopod native to the epipelagic seabed across the Indo-Pacific, ranging from the Marianas to East Africa, and as far South as Northern KwaZulu Natal in South Africa. There are roughly 480 species of Stomatopod. These crustaceans are well known for their raptorial claws, exceptional vision, and their unique way of interacting with other marine species.

In the marine aquarium trade, it is both prized for its attractiveness and considered by others to be a dangerous pest.