Species Information
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| PSG Number | 261 | ||
| Species Name | Canachus alligator | ||
| Author (Describer) | Redtenbacher | ||
| Year Described | 1908 | ||
| Subfamily | Lonchodinae - see Bradler et al. 2014 | ||
| Locality | New Caledonia | ||
| Culture Status | In culture | ||
| Reproduction | Sexual | ||
| Wings | Wingless | ||
| Female Size (mm) | 80 | ||
| Male Size (mm) | 45 | ||
| Foodplants | Bramble, Eucalyptus, Hawthorn, Raspberry, Evergreen oak, Oak and Ivy | ||
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| Difficulty Rating* | Quite easy | ||
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| Disclaimer: | * Please note the warnings and difficulty rating are intended as an indicator only. The warnings are not an exhaustive list and other potentially dangerous behaviour may be exhibited by phasmids that is not listed here. Phasmids are wild creatures and should be treated with respect and handled with caution. Adults should always supervise children when handling phasmids. |