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The Central American Giant Cockroach, Blaberus giganteus, is considered one of the largest cockroaches in the world, with males being able to reach lengths of 7.5 cm and females 10 cm. This cockroach belongs to the family Blaberidae. As typical for all roaches, individuals undergo hemimetabolous metamorphosis, which means the change from juvenile to adult is gradual. It is endemic to Central America and northern South America, and can be found naturally occurring in the rainforests. Habitat preferences...

Fuentes y créditos

1. (c) Drew Avery, algunos derechos reservados (CC BY), https://www.flickr.com/photos/33590535@N06/3558128208/
2. (c) Wikipedia, algunos derechos reservados (CC BY-SA), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blaberus_giganteus

Más información

• NaturaLista página del taxón
• Animal Diversity Web
• Biodiversity Heritage Library
• BOLD Systems BIN search
• BugGuide
• Cockroach Species File (Version 5.0/5.0)
• CUIC Insect Images
• Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF)
• NatureServe Explorer 2.0

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