Field identity
Japanese Red Edge Miyako Isopods (Cubaris iriomotensis)
Cubaris iriomotensis
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Japanese Red Edge Miyako Isopods (Cubaris iriomotensis)
$39.99 -
$399.99
An island locality with real history. Japanese Red Edge Miyako isopods (Cubaris iriomotensis) come from the Iriomote and Miyako Islands of Japan, showing a distinct red edging along their plates that sets them apart from generic Cubaris trade morphs.
This species needs warm, humid tropical conditions and a moderate calcium supply to stay healthy. Having a documented island locality makes it a favorite among keepers who care about species origin, not just color.
- Documented Japanese island locality
- Distinct red-edged plate pattern
- Needs steady tropical warmth and humidity
- A favorite for locality-focused collectors
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Care Snapshot
| Climate | Tropical |
| Temperature | 72 to 80 F |
| Humidity | 75 to 90% |
| Origin | Iriomote/Miyako Islands, Japan |
| Care level | advanced |
From the keeper’s royal archives
Japanese Red Edge Miyako Isopod Care Guide
Prepare their refuge, gather provisions, and follow the care journey for Cubaris iriomotensis. Explore habitat, moisture, feeding and colony care before your companions arrive.
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Care and Keeper Confidence
Explore this Cubaris colony and prepare its refuge using the linked care guide. Different hobby lines can have different needs.
Best matched for
Display keepers prepared to maintain a stable, species-appropriate setup.
Keeper caution
Treat “sp.” and trade names as provisional identification, not a formal species claim.
Direct answers
Before this colony arrives
Prepare the refuge, gather provisions, and plan your first days as colony keeper.
What should I prepare?
Stabilize the enclosure before ordering. Use the temperature and moisture fields above when they are shown, and provide species-appropriate substrate, leaf litter, hides, calcium, and ventilation.
How should I compare this listing?
Display keepers prepared to maintain a stable, species-appropriate setup. Treat “sp.” and trade names as provisional identification, not a formal species claim.
What will my selected option mean?
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Where can I ask a species question?
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