Cubaris
| Cubaris | |
|---|---|
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| Cubaris insularis | |
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Crustacea |
| Class: | Malacostraca |
| Superorder: | Peracarida |
| Order: | Isopoda |
| Suborder: | Oniscidea |
| Family: | Armadillidae |
| Genus: | Cubaris Brandt, 1833 |
| Diversity | |
| at least 100 species | |
Cubaris is a genus of woodlice in the family Armadillidae. There are more than 100 described species in Cubaris.[1][2][3]
Cubaris species have in average lower reproduction rates and higher lifespans than other genera of isopod.
As pets[]
Over the years, this Genus has become increasingly popular in the invertebrate hobby. Their colorful patterns and active nature make them for many keepers a very attractive Genus to keep as a pet. Due to their slow breeding / averagely small litter size though, highly sought after types can get very expensive.
A famous example of their popularity / expensiveness is Cubaris sp. “Rubber Ducky”. This type is highly desired under enthusiasts due to their "Rubber ducky"-like color pattern, but the slow breeding speed / the small litter size shoots the prices high.
See also[]
References[]
- ^ "Cubaris Report". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved 2019-09-19.
- ^ "Cubaris". GBIF. Retrieved 2019-09-19.
- ^ "Cubaris genus Information". BugGuide.net. Retrieved 2019-09-19.
External links[]
Media related to Cubaris at Wikimedia Commons
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