Myrmecia nigriscapa
Myrmecia nigriscapa, une fourmi primitive endémique d’Australie
Pays d'origine
Biomes
- temperate
- subtropical
- boreal
Notes sur l'habitat
Typically found near water sources such as pools, streams, lakes, or riverbanks; requires access to both shade and basking areas.
Traits écologiques
Taille adulte
Mâle : , 15–20 cm cm
Femelle : 18–25 cm cm
Males generally smaller than females; both genders exhibit smooth, shiny skin with dorsal coloration ranging from greenish-gray to yellow-brown and ventral surfaces pale cream to yellowish.
Espérance de vie
En nature : 5–10 ans
En captivité : 8–15 ans
Caractéristiques distinctives
- Large, rounded head
- prominent brow ridges
- thick, powerful limbs
- webbed rear toes
- shallow dermal grooves on dorsum
- Mimic natural environment with access to both moist land and clean water areas
- Establish proper temperature gradient and high humidity
- Large, stable, and filtered aquatic habitats for eggs and tadpoles
- Seasonal variation in light and temperature for breeding triggers
- Inadequate moisture or hydration sources (leads to dehydration)
- Overcrowding (stress, aggression)
- Neglecting water quality (algal blooms, ammonia build-up from waste)
- Not providing UVB lighting (metabolic bone disease)
Espèces similaires
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Généré le 02/07/2024
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