Madagascar Hissing Cockroach
Did you know?
Hissing cockroaches startle predators by emitting a hissing sound. That sound is caused as air is forced our their spiracles (holes down the sides of the thorax and abdomen that are used for breathing).
Habitat
Rainforest floor in Madagascar
Size
4 inches
Weight
0.3 ounces
Lifespan
4 years
Diet
Rotting foliage and produce
Reproduction
100-150 live young that are born after about 60 days
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Threats
Deforestation