Mantis shrimp

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Mantis shrimp
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Real-world info
Name: Oratosquilla oratoria Family: Squillidae
Main appearances
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Other appearances
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Names in other languages  シャコ  虾蛄  Crevette-mante  Langosta mantis  Gambero mantide  Рак-богомол  갯가재  蝦蛄  Crevette-mante  Langosta mantis  Fangschreckenkrebs  Mantisgarnaal

The mantis shrimp is a type of sea creature (type of fish in Pocket Camp) in the Animal Crossing series introduced in Animal Crossing: New Leaf.

While initially absent from Animal Crossing: New Horizons, the mantis shrimp was added in the 1.3.0 Free Summer Update in July 2020, where it appears from 4 PM to 9 AM as a small, medium-speed shadow year-round.

Catch details

In New Leaf

#17

"I got a mantis shrimp! Pray on someone else, ya shrimp!"

Time of year	All year (also available on Tortimer Island)
Time of day	4 PM – 9 AM
Peak times	N/A
Shadow size	Small
Shadow movement	Erratic
Sea creature size	12 cm
Selling price	1,250 Bells
Furniture size

In Pocket Camp

#98

Event availability	None
Location	Saltwater Shores
Shadow size	Small
Fish size	16.7 cm - 23.3 cm
Rarity	★★
Catch rate	Cannot be caught at this time
Selling price	200 Bells
Request reward	1,500 Bells, 3 Friendship Points Fortune Cookie (20%), Bronze Treats (30%)

In New Horizons

#32

"I got a mantis shrimp! Shrimply amazing!"

Time of year	North: All year South: All year
Time of day	4 PM – 9 AM
Shadow size	Small
Shadow movement	Medium
Spawn requirement	Catch 20 total sea creatures
Selling price	2,500 Bells
Furniture size

Donating to the museum

In New Leaf

Once the player donates a mantis shrimp to the museum, it can be found in the large pool in the first room of the sea exhibit, along with many other species of sea creatures. It is found in the corner near the big rock close to the entrance of the large saltwater exhibit.

"Mantis shrimps have long, sickle-shaped legs and thick carapaces covering both their bodies and tails. They strike captured prey with claws powerful enough to crack the shells of even the toughest crabs. They are a popular dish with fans of seafood, though females with eggs are worth more than males."

In New Horizons

When donating to the museum, Blathers will say the following:

"Think carefully before you mock the mantis shrimp for its diminutive size. I warn you, it's itching for a fight! A pugilist through and through, this brightly hued fellow packs a punch unparalleled on land or sea. Not only are its forelimbs shaped like clubs and scythes, its arms are naturally spring-loaded too! Thus the mantis shrimp's high-speed blows crack open crab and oyster shells with ease. And should you grab it with your hands, you might discover why it's called "the thumb splitter" too!"

Once donated, the Mantis Shrimp can be seen in the coral reef tank alongside the Lobster and the Gigas Giant Clam.

Fishing Tourney

In New Leaf

During a Fishing Tourney, when given a mantis shrimp, Chip will not score the sea creature but will say the following:

"Mmm, mantis shrimp. I'm totally up for these guys. Deep fried or boiled, these little morsels are delicious. Of course, I'm not going to say no if they're served raw, either! YUM!"

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Names in other languages

	シャコ shako	Mantis shrimp. Closely related to Chinese name
	갯가재 gaetgajae	Oratosquilla oratoria
	虾蛄 xiāgū	Mantis shrimp. Closely related to Japanese name.
	蝦蛄 Unknown
	Рак-богомол Rak-bogomol	Oratosquilla oratoria
	Mantisgarnaal	Mantis shrimp
	Fangschreckenkrebs	Mantis shrimp
	Langosta mantis	Mantis shrimp
	Crevette-mante	Mantis shrimp
	Gambero mantide	Mantis shrimp

Pocket Camp fish

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