Odontodactylus japonicus?

DanInSD · #1 02/03/2007, 02:26 AM

Makin' Waves (www.mknwaves.com) claims to have "Colored Mantis Shrimp (Odontodactylus japonicus) on sale. Anyone know about this species? It's not on Roy's List. They're "cheap" -- $20.

I'm not after another mantis right now, just curious.

Thanks,
Dan

ZC · #2 02/03/2007, 12:09 PM

I tried to find something about it on the web and had no luck either? Maybe it's a misprint??? 20 bucks is pretty cool though.

Great White 76 · #3 02/03/2007, 03:29 PM

I searched for it online and this picture came up, not sure how accurate it is though.

http://www.conchology.be/images/Labe...0tb/281829.jpg

Gonodactylus · #4 02/04/2007, 03:00 AM

Not a misprint. O. japonicus is a real species that is found deeper than O. scyllarus and gets almost as big. I have never seen one alive. I emailed them and asked for a photo. We'll see.

Roy

DanInSD · #5 02/14/2007, 07:20 PM

Any news on this? Just curious...

Gonodactylus · #6 02/14/2007, 07:23 PM

No

Carnivarious · #7 02/15/2007, 10:28 PM

I ordered one, will see what happens... will update you on Tuesday (Expected Delivery Date)

mattyice · #8 02/15/2007, 11:01 PM

Dr. Roy does it look the same or does it looks totally different?

do you have any pics of it

Carnivarious · #9 02/19/2007, 11:29 AM

I called them they said it is actually Odontodactylus latirostris.

Pea-brain · #10 02/19/2007, 12:04 PM

I assume that you are still recieving the mantis? Latirostris still seems like a great aquarium species.