Itty Bitty Rock-Dwelling Creature

[KellyD]

I noticed this guy on my recent trip to Fiji. It was well hidden in a circular rock dwelling. The opening of the hole couldn't be more than a quarter of an inch in diameter. I have had a hard time figuring out what it is! Any ideas?

 

[CuzzA]

Looks like a mantis shrimp.

 

[frndrfoe]

Looks like mantis shrimp eyes

 

[KellyD]

Looks like mantis shrimp eyes

That's what I was thinking, but that small?

 

[CuzzA]

Yes. Most everything starts out small. We find little tiny ones on live rock all the time.

 

[KellyD]

Fascinating! I saw the little burrow holes everywhere but only ever saw eyes staring back at me once. I'll have to do some more research on them but at least now I have a place to start. Thanks!

 

[frndrfoe]

That's neat stuff right there, thanks for sharing

 

[CuzzA]

This will help. A lot more info if you sign up.

Mantis Shrimp - Reef Central Online Community