Haplophthalmus danicus, also known as the terrestrial cave isopod or spurred ridgeback isopod, is a species of woodlouse that belongs to the family Trichoniscidae. It is naturally found in Europe, Southern Asia, and temperate Asia, however it has been introduced to North America. This species was likely introduced during original European settlement, and therefore has been well established in terrestrial communities.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Spurred Ridgeback being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Trichoniscus pygmaeus
- Trichorhina tomentosa
- Armadilloniscus lindahli
- Trichorhina guadianensis
- Trichorhina malacitana
- Buchnerillo atlanticus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Malacostraca
- Order
- Isopoda
- Family
- Trichoniscidae
- Genus
- Haplophthalmus
- Species
- Haplophthalmus danicus
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