Porcellio flavomarginatus ‘Datca’, isopods for sale
Porcellio flavomarginatus ‘Datca’, isopod information
Origin: Datça, Turkey.
Scientific name: Porcellio flavomathinatus
Variety name: Datca, Yellow
Basionym: —
Synonyms (unaccepted): Porcellio albomarginatus, Porcellio andrius, Porcellio creticus, Porcellio decorus, Porcellio rechingeri
Family: Porcellionidae
Common name: N/A
Porcellio flavomarginatus ‘Datca’ is a locality from Datça (Turkey), with a yellow skirt and also yellow central spots. The common Porcellio flavomarginatus has white skirt and white central spots instead.
By the way, there’s something odd. The vernacular name of the common Porcellio flavomarginatus is Yellow-bordered woodlouse. But it has a white skirt and white central spots.
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Porcellio flavomarginatus ‘Datca’, isopod care
Size: adults may reach a length of 25 mm. They are much larger than the common Porcellio flavomarginatus isopods.
Activity: day; night; early morning.
Terrarium: keep ⅓ moist with moss, pieces of rotting white wood and also decaying leaves. They require good air flow and adequate ventilation. It’s a social Porcellio species that when established, breeds well, although a seasonal breeder. Check out also our premium substrate.
Temperature: 17 – 26°C
Humidity: 45 – 60%
Diet: fruits, veggies, greens, fish-food, forest moss, lichen, decaying leaves, rotting white wood, mushrooms, molting of invertebrates and reptiles. And 2x times a week provide a source of protein. Be sure to check out our Protein mix foods. They prefer less fresh leaves. Also don’t forget a calcium source (cuttlefish bone, limestone & oyster seashell, limestone rock) to keep them healthy.
Difficulty: easy to moderate.
Reproduction rate: prolific, yet seasonal breeders.
Growth rate: normal.
Life span: 1⅓ – 2 years.
FAQ
Q: Are there any Porcellio flavomarginatus Datca with white among them?
A: No, all of them have yellow skirt and yellow color on the spine. On some more or less vivid. This is a different locality than the common Porcellio flavomarginatus isopods.
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