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Indonesian mantis: ID?
I took these pictures in Indonesia (N. Sulawesi). This spearer is obviously a Lysiosquillina species but is not L. maculata (it's got too much red). Any ideas?
This guy was huge. No fear at all, I got the camera right in its face. The hole was nearly arm-thick. Quite a beast! Enjoy, Dan http://home.san.rr.com/dkgweb/images...tis1_small.jpg http://home.san.rr.com/dkgweb/images...tis2_small.jpg |
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no idea. probably not one common in the trade. regardless, i would LOVE to house that guy. gorgeous colours. i love the eyes.
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that things looks like it could be bigger then an L. Mac judging by your size comparison
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No idea but it damn cool
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Lysiosquillina lisa is common in Indonesian waters. I didn't put it on my list because I have never seen one for sale. I wish some one would import a few. It seems like just about every dive guide in the region has an L. lisa burrow staked out to show to divers.
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Cool, thanks Dr. Roy. If anyone wants a full-sized (6MP) pic, PM me and tell me which one (or both?).
Dan |
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That guy is awesome, how big would you guess it is? If someone were to keep one, how big of a tank would be needed?
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According to some info I found online, they max out at 25 cm (or about 10"). I think this guy must have been close to that. The burrow was at least 3" across.
From the sounds of it, the requirements are about the same as L. maculata. Dan |
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They are very closely related to L. maculata. The major difference is that they live at a greater depth. If I were keeping a pair, I would provide the same set-up that I have for my L. maculata, but I would go for dim lighting.
Roy |
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This guy was at about 30 feet, on a sand flat between coral heads. The reefs were swarming with anthias and flasher wrasses -- I assume those were the main "dinner entrees". Expensive feeders, no?
Dan |
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10 to 20 meters is about right for this species. Most 3-5 inch fish are fair game.
Roy |
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cool
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