Madagascar Hissing Cockroach
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Description
Range & Habitat
Found In: Madagascar/Forest floor of tropical lowland forests
Behavior
Diet
Detritivore. Diet consists of decaying plant matter and animal carcasses
Conservation
Fun Facts
- Females lay an egg sack consisting of 15 to 40 cockroach nymphs which is then sucked up inside of her until the nymphs hatch, giving the appearance of live birth

Scientific Name
Gromphadorhina portentosa
IUCN Conservation Status
Not Evaluated
Size
2 – 4 inches long
Life Expectancy