Harpiosquilla raphidea (Fabricus, 1798)
Giant harpiosquillid mantis shrimp
Harpiosquilla raphidea
photo by FAO

Family:  Squillidae (squillid mantis shrimps)
Max. size:  36.6 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; brackish; marine; depth range 2 - 45 m
Distribution:  Indo-West Pacific: Indo-Malaya, from Indonesia to East Africa.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  The largest known squilloid.
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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