Octopus vs Mantis Shrimp
Who would win?
Octopus slight edge
| Octopus | Mantis Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| 61.7 | Power index | 50.4 |
| B | Tier | C |
| #37 | Rank | #117 |
| 30 kg | Weight | 80 g |
| 2.5 m | Length | 15 cm |
| — | Height | — |
| — | Top speed | — |
| — | Bite force | — |
| 5 years | Lifespan | 6 years |
Octopus wins this matchup 68% of the time in the Animal Battle Stats model (slight edge). It leads in 6 of 6 battle stats, with the biggest swing coming from attack (47 vs 34). Its power index is 61.7 against 50.4 for the Mantis Shrimp.
Size matters here: a typical adult Octopus weighs about 30 kg (66 lb), roughly 375× the Mantis Shrimp's 80 g.
Who would win, Octopus or Mantis Shrimp?
Octopus. Octopus wins this matchup 68% of the time in the Animal Battle Stats model (slight edge). It leads in 6 of 6 battle stats, with the biggest swing coming from attack (47 vs 34). Its power index is 61.7 against 50.4 for the Mantis Shrimp.
Which is bigger, the Octopus or the Mantis Shrimp?
The Octopus (30 kg) is heavier than the Mantis Shrimp (80 g).
Which is faster?
No reliable top speed exists for both, but the Octopus is more agile (94 vs 84).
Odds come from the Animal Battle Stats model: six researched ratings, weighted, compared head to head. How it works