Porcellio ornatus | Porcellio ornatus

Provide moist substrate with hiding spots. Use leaf litter, decayed wood, and moss. Ensure moderate to high humidity with ventilation.

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Porcellio ornatus

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Common Name Porcellio ornatus
Scientific Name Porcellio ornatus
Taxonomy
  • Kingdom: Animalia
  • Phylum: Arthropoda
  • Class: Malacostraca
  • Order: Isopoda
  • Suborder: Oniscidea
  • Family: Porcellionidae
  • Genus: Porcellio
  • Species: P.ornatus
Habitat Forest floor
Region Spain
Lifespan (Years) 2
Diet Decaying plant matter, leaf litter, calcium supplement, occasional protein
Humidity Range (%) 60–90
Temperature Range (°C)
Conservation Status Unknown
Coloration black/dark grey with yellow fringes and mottling
Care Notes Prefers a slightly drier environment and slightly more protein than some other species
Breeding Info Can breed in captivity with stable environment. Some species are prolific, others slow.
Adult Size (cm) 1.5
Temperament Shy to docile, species dependent

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