Odontodactylus japonicus?

[DanInSD]

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]

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]

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

http://www.conchology.be/images/Label/280000tb/281829.jpg

 

[Gonodactylus]

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]

Any news on this? Just curious...

 

[Gonodactylus]

No

 

[Carnivarious]

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

 

[mattyice]

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

do you have any pics of it

 

[Carnivarious]

I called them they said it is actually Odontodactylus latirostris.

 

[Pea-brain]

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