Field identity
Pineapple Spiky Isopods (Cristarmadillidium muricatum)
Cristarmadillidium muricatum
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Pineapple Spiky Isopods (Cristarmadillidium muricatum)
$79.99 -
$549.99
Texture like nothing else.
Pineapple Spiky isopods (Cristarmadillidium muricatum) are known for a rough, spiked shell that gives them a genuinely unique look among rolling isopods, closer to armor than the smooth shells most species carry. Originating in Spain, they lean toward moderate-to-dry conditions and want a strong calcium supply to support that textured shell. Kept at 65 to 75F with humidity around 55 to 75%, this is a rewarding advanced-tier species for a keeper ready for something different.
- Distinctive spiky, pineapple-like texture
- A genuine standout for a display or collector tank
- Moderate-dry setup with high calcium needs
- Best suited to keepers with prior isopod experience
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Care Snapshot
| Climate | Semi-arid |
| Temperature | 65 to 75 F |
| Humidity | 55 to 75% |
| Origin | Spain |
| Care level | advanced |
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