I.D. (if possible please)

[amcarrig]

Hi there. A friend of mine just discovered this little guy in his live rock and snapped a pic. I'm not sure if this pic is big enough for an i.d. but I figured I'd throw it out here anyhow Thanks in advance!

 

[crzy4reefs]

looks like a mantis...but really can't tell from the pic.......does it look like a shrimp

 

[amcarrig]

Hey Shanna. It is definitely a mantis and I was hoping for a species i.d. I'm thinking that I'll need a pic of the tail before anyone can take a crack at it. Thanks!!

 

[Gonodactylus]

The pattern on the front of the raptorial appendages is consistent with N. wennerae or N. bredini.

Roy

 

[amcarrig]

Thanks Dr. Roy! Am I correct in assuming that you would need to see a pic of the tail for a positive i.d.? Thanks again!