''Cubaris'' is a genus of
woodlice
A woodlouse (plural woodlice) is an isopod crustacean from the polyphyleticThe current consensus is that Oniscidea is actually triphyletic suborder Oniscidea within the order Isopoda. They get their name from often being found in old wood. ...
in the family
Armadillidae
Armadillidae is a family of woodlice (Oniscidea; terrestrial crustaceans), comprising around 80 genera and 700 species. It is the largest family of Oniscidea, and one of the most species-rich families of the entire Isopoda. Armadillids genera ...
. There are more than 100 described species in ''Cubaris''.
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Cubaris species have in average lower reproduction rates and higher lifespans than other genera of isopod.
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As pets
Over the years, the Cubaris 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.
However, due to their slow breeding and relatively small litter size, highly sought after types can get very expensive; one example, Cubaris sp. "Rubber Ducky", is highly desired by enthusiasts due to its similarity in appearance to a rubber duck
A rubber duck or a rubber duckie is a toy shaped like a stylized duck, generally yellow with a flat base. It may be made of rubber or rubber-like material such as vinyl plastic. Rubber ducks were invented in the late 1800s when it became poss ...
. Discovered in 2017 in Thailand, the Rubber Ducky variety breeds slowly and produces only small litter sizes, resulting in high prices.
See also
* List of Cubaris species
This is a list of 104 species in ''Cubaris'', a genus of woodlice in the family Armadillidae.
''Cubaris'' species
* ''Cubaris acapulcensis''
* ''Cubaris africana''
* ''Cubaris albolateralis''
* ''Cubaris alticola''
* ''Cubaris ambitiosa''
* ...
References
External links
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