Harpiosquilla harpax (De Haan, 1844)
Robber harpiosquillid mantis shrimp
Harpiosquilla harpax
photo by Chan, Tim-Yan

Family:  Squillidae (squillid mantis shrimps)
Max. size:  26.2 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 100 m
Distribution:  Indo-West Pacific: Japan to Red Sea.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Collected with trawl, traps, or hook-and-line. Subtidal (Ref. 106854). Prefers sandy-muddy or shelly substrates in shallow coastal waters such as estuaries and embayments (Ref. 3099, 80410).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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