Shiro Utsuri Isopod (Cubaris sp.)
Cubaris sp. 'Shiro Utsuri'
The Cubaris 'Shiro Utsuri'. A colossal and spectacular elite isopod (0.7 inches) whose name and livery are inspired by the famous Japanese Koi carps ('Shiro Utsuri' = black and white). This Cubaris features a waxy and very shiny milk white or diaphanous cream shell, heavily and irregularly spotted with ink black, dark gray and sometimes peach dotted patches. It is a rustic but demanding animal, which requires huge quantities of calcium and calcareous forest terrariums to maintain the grandeur and enameling of the high contrast carapace.
Ambiente
Terrestre
Umidade
70 - 85 %
Temperatura diurna
23 - 27 °C
Temperatura noturna
20 - 23 °C
Descrição da espécie
Geographical Origin and Habitat: Captive selection derived (or related) from Asian wild strains that inhabit the deep karst undergrowth and lethal tropical rotting mud.
Taxonomy and Genetics: Family Armadillidae. (The Dalmatian / Koi Cubaris). An exclusive mutation/selection of an undescribed giant Cubaris. If the Panda King divides colors into sharp blocks, the Shiro Utsuri is the triumph of random piebaldness ('Cow' or 'Koi' pattern). No two specimens are identical, making it one of the most collectible isopods in the world for morph hunters.
Behavior and Habits: Underground ceramic dairy cows. While maintaining the massive dimensions of the Pallasii or Jupiter, the Shiro Utsuri are incredibly voracious and much more active on the surface than other Asian Cubaris. If the box is pitch dark, they swarm to the surface to devour zucchini and krill, forming heaps of hungry spotted 'ceramic cows'. If disturbed they flee quickly and instantly conglobate into marble balls.
Morphology: Total enameled very shiny and armored dome (Over 0.7 inches / 1.8 cm). Majestic thick ceramic carapace. Entirely shiny milk white background, or pale opalescent cream, randomly flooded by asymmetrical and extensive patches of solid black (Ink black) or smoke gray color on the back and sides. They literally look like polished Carrara marble pebbles or large round Koi carps without water.
Cuidado, criação e companheiros de tanque
Terrarium Setup: Guidance about terrarium setup for Cubaris sp. 'Shiro Utsuri' must rely exclusively on the parameters and sources listed on this record.
Lighting and Heating: Guidance about lighting and heating for Cubaris sp. 'Shiro Utsuri' must rely exclusively on the parameters and sources listed on this record.
Humidity and Hydration: Guidance about humidity and hydration for Cubaris sp. 'Shiro Utsuri' must rely exclusively on the parameters and sources listed on this record.
Feeding and Supplementation: Guidance about feeding and supplementation for Cubaris sp. 'Shiro Utsuri' must rely exclusively on the parameters and sources listed on this record.
Compatibility and Coexistence: Guidance about compatibility and coexistence for Cubaris sp. 'Shiro Utsuri' must rely exclusively on the parameters and sources listed on this record.
Health and Common Diseases: Guidance about health and common diseases for Cubaris sp. 'Shiro Utsuri' must rely exclusively on the parameters and sources listed on this record.
Origem e distribuição geográfica
Captive selection derived (or related) from Asian wild strains that inhabit the deep karst undergrowth and lethal tropical rotting mud.
Origem
Melhoramento seletivo e cultivaresAmérica Central e CaribeSul e Sudeste AsiáticoLeste Asiático
Perfil de invertebrados terrestres
- Dieta
- Detritivore
- This species thrives on a varied diet rich in decaying organic matter. They primarily consume high-quality leaf litter and soft rotting wood. Supplemental calcium and occasional vegetable scraps are essential for maintaining proper health and a strong exoskeleton.
- Tamanho adulto
- 2 cm
- Estilo de vida/Microhabitat
- Terrestrial
- They are robust terrestrial invertebrates that thrive in a well-maintained terrarium environment. A distinct moisture gradient is crucial to prevent both fatal dehydration and harmful fungal infections. They spend the vast majority of their time navigating the complex microhabitats of the damp forest floor.
- Ciclo de atividades
- Nocturnal
- This species is primarily active during the night and the dimmer crepuscular hours. They typically remain hidden during the peak daylight hours to conserve vital moisture and avoid predators. Providing a natural day-night light cycle helps regulate their natural foraging and resting behaviors.
- Socialidade
- Gregarious
- They are exceptionally gregarious and thrive only when maintained in robust, populous colonies. They instinctively cluster together in the most humid and secure areas of their enclosure, a social behavior that significantly reduces individual moisture loss and creates the necessary environment to trigger regular breeding.
- Reprodução
- Marsupial
- Reproduction occurs consistently throughout the year when kept under optimal terrarium conditions. Females incubate their developing eggs within a specialized ventral brood pouch known as a marsupium. The young emerge as fully formed miniatures and require stable moisture to survive their initial delicate molts.
- Venenoso
- No
- Tolerância de tratamento
- Tolerant
- Handling should be kept to an absolute minimum to avoid causing unnecessary stress. Their incredibly delicate bodies and limbs can be easily injured by improper or forceful grasping. If relocation is absolutely necessary, gently move them by scooping up the bark or leaf they are resting on.
- Brumação
- Não obrigatório
- They generally do not require any brumation period when kept in a controlled captive environment. Maintaining stable and appropriately warm temperatures ensures continuous year-round activity and breeding success. It is important to avoid extreme cold to prevent potential and sudden colony crashes.
- Muda
- Periodic
- Molting occurs in two very distinct phases to allow the isopod continuous mobility during the process. Adequate environmental humidity is absolutely essential for them to successfully shed their old exoskeleton without complications. They will usually consume their freshly shed skin in order to rapidly reclaim lost calcium.
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