O. japonicus swimming

[Gonodactylus]

O. japonicus seem to swim more than most stomatopods. I assume this has to do with their living at depth on open muddy bottoms. This female was cruising across her tank.

Roy

 

[acrodave]

Thats a real nice pic Roy..Mine dose not swim as much.then again mine lives in a 20 gal with about 10-15 gal in it. its a sump/fuge..OT are the japonicus a bit more rambunctious my O scyllarus was not as active

 

[Mentat]

Awesome photograph! To get the whole Mantis in focus while it's swimming is not an easy task. First time my late Peacock took a swim in her tank, I was in awe. It kind of looked like she was "flying" in the water. Thanks for sharing and teaching us so much Dr. Roy.

 

[lionbacker54]

this would be a good time, if someone is willing, to point out how to "sex" a mantis shrimp. i've read that behind the third pair of walking legs, there should either be two little twigs (male) or two bumps (female). i can never make out anything. is it clear to everyone that this is female?

 

[Tangalong]

What a glorious sight !! Wow!!! I'd have to get her a really big tank with lots of swimming room..

Good idea lionbacker...would they be where those transparent areas are maybe? I think that's where the 3rd pair of legs end. What do I know? lol.

I love that picture...should win an award or something...looks like she's coming in for a landing.

 

[cobaltplasma]

This is the first thing that popped into my head when I saw that awesome image, well aside from the fact that it's a gorgeous shot ^_^

Again, though, that's a pretty awesome shot, wish my new mantis (or even my old one, heh) would pose like that

 

[gozermantis]

^^^^amazing!

 

[schudini]

That is a really good picture.



First thing that popped into my head.

 

[Gonodactylus]

O. japonicus swimming 2

O. japonicus swimming 2

I actually like this one better.

Roy

 

[Tangalong]

Excellent !!! Looks like she could jump right off the screen at you..beautiful specimen.