Male peacock vs female peacock?

[bradzx]

In the market for a peacock and my seller has only been getting females ( all the males he had were huge ) and I’m about to pull the trigger on a female instead of a male .. because I want a 2-3inch shrimp but are the only difference color? Do females get smaller than males or do they both reach the same size .. What are the main differences

 

[WIReefer]

Bump!

 

[vetteguy53081]

I assume you are referring to Mantis shrimp ?

 

[xxkenny90xx]

I assume you are referring to Mantis shrimp ?

Male vs female

 

[vetteguy53081]

Male peacocks are simply referred to as peacocks, whereas female peacocks are known as peahens. The differences between these birds include differences in size, color and behavioral traits. Male peacocks are generally larger, more colorful and display specific behavioral traits such as wing-shaking and train-rattling when mating.

 

[xxkenny90xx]

Male peacocks are simply referred to as peacocks, whereas female peacocks are known as peahens. The differences between these birds include differences in size, color and behavioral traits. Male peacocks are generally larger, more colorful and display specific behavioral traits such as wing-shaking and train-rattling when mating.

lol, well I learned something today guys!

 

[vetteguy53081]

lol, well I learned something today guys!

Also males are 6-9 pounds heavier than female

 

[bradzx]

Lol yea peacock mantis shrimps

 

[homer1475]

LOL seriously.....

Were on a SW forum and someone asks about a peacock. Wouldn't it be safe to assume one is talking about a peacock mantis shrimp and not the bird?

Funny either way though.

 

[bradzx]

It’s all good .any info would be helpful

 

[bradzx]

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[revhtree Verified Admin]

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Did you ever pick up one of these shrimp?

 

[Stomatopods17]

old thread.

FWIW O. scyllarus doesn't have much sexual dimorphism, you can ID them the same way as all other species (in other words, I wouldn't trust a supplier to sex them), but they do not have unique colorations and no noticeable size difference.

Males (o. scyllarus) are however more prone to diseases, don't know why but shell rot cases are more severe and more common in males.

Males (o. scyllarus) allegedly are more rare than females. I've known individuals equally invested that never seen one before, and I don't recall seeing a male o. scyllarus posted on this forum since my account was made, I've personally had only 3. Other species there seems to be a more stable ratio.

 

[reefdev Verified Admin]

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