Mantis Shrimp
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| Oratosquilla oratoria | ||||||
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| Months available | All year | |||||
| Times available | 4 pm to 9 am | |||||
| Location | Sea and Island | |||||
| Shadow size | Small | |||||
| Sell price | 1,250 Bells | |||||
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The Mantis Shrimp (シャコ, Shako) 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.
Catch details[edit]
In New Leaf[edit]
"I got a mantis shrimp! Pray on someone else, ya shrimp!"
| Times | All year: 4 PM - 9 AM |
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| Peak Times | – |
| Location | Sea, Tortimer Island |
| Shadow Size | Small |
| Shadow Movement | Erratic |
| Sea Creature Size | 12 cm |
| Rarity | |
| Selling Price |  1,250 Bells |
| Tank Size | 
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In Pocket Camp[edit]
Friendship Points
In New Horizons[edit]
"I got a mantis shrimp! Shrimply amazing!"
| Time of Year | North: All year South: All year |
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| Time of Day | 4 PM – 9 AM |
| Shadow Size | Small |
| Shadow Movement | Medium |
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| Total Catches
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20 |
| Selling Price | 2500 Bells
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Donating to the museum[edit]
In New Leaf[edit]
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[edit]
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!"
Names in other languages[edit]
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シャコ shako |
Mantis shrimp. Closely related to Chinese name |
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갯가재 gaetgajae |
Oratosquilla oratoria |
 
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虾蛄 / 蝦蛄 xiāgū |
Mantis shrimp. Closely related to Japanese name. |
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Рак-богомол Rak-bogomol |
Oratosquilla oratoria |
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Mantisgarnaal | Mantis shrimp |
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Fangschreckenkrebs | Mantis shrimp |
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Langosta mantis | Mantis shrimp |
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Crevette-mante | Mantis shrimp |
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Gambero mantide | Mantis shrimp |
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