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Latin Name:Armadillidium maculatumLocations Found:France, Spain, and Portugal.Characteristics:They have a rounded body shape with a segmented exoskeleton, which gives them a somewhat armored appearance. Zebra isopodsAn isopod is a type of small creature that belongs to the crustacean family, just like crabs and lobsters. They have a special body shape with a hard outer shell, which protects their soft insides. Learn More have a base coloration that ranges from pale gray to light brown to dark grey or black, and their exoskeleton is covered in dark spots or stripes, resembling a zebra pattern. The specific pattern can vary among individuals. Some may have stripes, some may have spots, and some may have a little of both. This striking coloration helps them blend into their natural habitat. -
Latin Name:Cubaris sp. "Jupiter"Locations Found:Native to Thailand, it can be found in the lush tropical forests of this region.Characteristics:The Cubaris jupiter isopod is known for its striking coloration and patterns. It has a dark brown or black body with vibrant yellow or orange spots and speckles, resembling the swirling atmosphere of the planet Jupiter. Its body is oval-shaped and flattened, and it has seven pairs of legs. The adult size of this isopod species can range from around 1 to 2 centimeters in length. -
Latin Name:porcellio laevisLocations Found:Found in various regions across Europe and North AmericaCharacteristics:The Dairy Cow isopod has a distinct appearance with a black or dark brown body covered in white or light-colored spots, giving it the appearance of a dairy cow's markings. Its body is elongated and oval-shaped, with seven pairs of legs. These isopods can grow to be around 1 to 2 centimeters in length.
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Latin Name:armadillidium vulgare ‘Magic Potion’Locations Found:This species is found in various regions around the world, including Europe, North America, and parts of Asia.Characteristics:They have a rounded body shape with a segmented exoskeleton, which gives them a somewhat armored appearance. Coloration is a pale white to cream base color with bright yellow and dark brown accents
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Latin Name:Cubaris sp. "Panda King"Locations Found:Native to Vietnam.Characteristics:The Cubaris Panda King isopod is known for its panda patterned coloration. It has a dark brown or purple brown base color with a while stripe in the middle. As with all cubaris isopods, its body is oval-shaped and it has seven pairs of legs. The adult size of this isopod species can range from around 1 to 2 centimeters in length.
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Latin Name:porcellio laevis 'Orange'Locations Found:Found in various regions across Europe and North AmericaCharacteristics:The orange morph of the porcellio laevis isopod has a striking solid orange coloration. Its body is elongated and oval-shaped, with seven pairs of legs. These isopods can grow to be around 1 to 2 centimeters in length.
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Latin Name:Armadillidium klugiiLocations Found:France, Spain, and Portugal.Characteristics:They have a round body shape with a segmented exoskeleton that consists of overlapping plates, giving them a "armored" appearance. The coloration of Clown isopods can vary, but in general they have vibrant patterns and markings in shades of orange, yellow, brown, and black. These colors and patterns resemble the patterns found on clownfish, which is why they are sometimes referred to as the Clown isopod.
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Latin Name:Armadillidium vulgareLocations Found:Widespread in many regions around the worldCharacteristics:They have a round body shape with a segmented exoskeleton that consists of overlapping plates, giving them a "armored" appearance. The coloration of Armadillidium vulgare can vary, however the common form is generally dark brown, grey, or black, with some possible faint marbelization patterns.
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Latin Name:Porcellionides pruinosusLocations Found:Native to EuropeCharacteristics:These isopods showcase a blue-gray coloration that sets them apart from other species. Their bodies are flattened and oval-shaped, with a segmented exoskeleton. What makes them truly unique is the powdery coating that covers their exoskeleton, giving them a distinct powdery or frosted appearance. This powdery coating contributes to their beautiful blue hue.
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Latin Name:Armadillidium vulgareLocations Found:Widespread in many regions around the worldCharacteristics:They have a round body shape with a segmented exoskeleton that consists of overlapping plates, giving them a "armored" appearance. The coloration of the wild type Armadillidium vulgare is generally dark brown, grey, or black, with some golden speckles.
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Latin Name:armadillidium nasatum 'Peach'Locations Found:Native to the Mediterranean region, specifically found in countries like Spain, Portugal, France, and Italy.Characteristics:The coloration of the peach isopod is very distinct, with a light peach main color and four darker brown stripes running down the length of their armored shell.
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Latin Name:armadillidium peraccaeLocations Found:Native to the Mediterranean region, specifically found in countries like Spain, Portugal, France, and Italy.Characteristics:The coloration of armadillidium peraccae is a very unique dark and light checkboard pattern, and is the feature from which is gets its common name, the checkboard isopod. It has a light brown to cream colored skirt which surrounds the checkboard pattern. Instead of having a smooth carapace like armadillidium vulgare, the armadillidium peraccae isopod has a bumpy textured shell.
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Latin Name:porcellio hoffmannseggiLocations Found:Native to SpainCharacteristics:Porcellio hoffmannseggi is most striking due to it's size. At over 3cm, it is one of the largest terrestrial isopods. Its primary color varies between grey, brown, and charcoal, and it has a cream colored skirt. Each of the segments of its carapace is also edged with a cream colored border.
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Latin Name:Cubaris sp. "Red Tiger Stripe"Locations Found:Native to the tropical regions of Southeast Asia.Characteristics:The Cubaris Red Tiger Stripe isopod is a visually stunning creature. Its body has vibrant and contrasting colors, featuring a deep red base coloration. Bold black stripes extend along its back, resembling the stripes of a tiger, hence its name. These stripes create a striking contrast against the red background, making the isopod truly eye-catching.
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Latin Name:Porcellionides pruinosus 'orange'Locations Found:Native to EuropeCharacteristics:These isopods showcase an orange coloration that sets them apart from other species. Their bodies are flattened and oval-shaped, with a segmented exoskeleton. What makes them truly unique is the powdery coating that covers their exoskeleton, giving them a distinct powdery or frosted appearance. This powdery coating contributes to their beautiful orange hue.
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Latin Name:Cubaris sp. "Rubber Ducky"Locations Found:Native to the tropical regions of Southeast Asia.Characteristics:The Cubaris Rubber Ducky isopod gets it name from the striking similarity between its facial features, and that of a rubber ducky bath toy. Because of this cute and adorable feature, it has quickly become an incredibly poplar pet in the isopod world, and is often used as the face of the isopod pet industry.
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Latin Name:Cubaris sp. "Papaya"Locations Found:Native to the tropical regions of Southeast Asia.Characteristics:The Cubaris Papaya isopod is a visual delight with its vibrant and eye-catching appearance. These small crustaceans exhibit a range of colors that mimic the hues of a ripe papaya fruit. Their bodies are mainly orange, often with variations of yellow and brown markings. The overall shape of the Cubaris Papaya isopod is oval, with a rounded body and segmented plates that provide protection.
