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Praying Mantis

Mantis religiosa

  • Uncommon
  • IUCN LC · Least Concern
  • Insect
  • Global

About the Praying Mantis

The Praying Mantis (Mantis religiosa) is an insect found in many parts of the world. Its habitats include grasslands and forests.

It weighs around 5 g and has a lifespan of about 1 year. Its top speed is 4 km/h. Its estimated population is around 1 billion individuals.

Its conservation status is Least Concern (LC), the IUCN category for species that are widespread or abundant and not currently considered at risk of extinction. In Animal Gacha, its card has Uncommon rarity. Rarity is a game value informed by conservation status, not an IUCN category. Uncommon cards turn up less often than Common ones.

Field data

Scientific name
Mantis religiosa
Group
Insect
Region
Global
Habitats
Grassland, Forest
IUCN status
Least Concern (LC)
Game rarity
Uncommon
Weight
5 g
Lifespan
1 year
Top speed
4 km/h
Estimated population
1 billion

Rarity is a game value informed by conservation status. It is not an IUCN category.

Wildlife data is a general reference and may vary between sources. Animal Gacha is not affiliated with IUCN.

Image credit

Creator
Charles J. Sharp
Changes
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