Niambia capensis is a species of woodlouse in the family Platyarthridae. It is found in Africa and North America.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of African Cape Isopod 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
- Detonella papillicornis
- Agabiformius obtusus
- Miktoniscus medcofi
- Trichorhina guadianensis
- Littorophiloscia richardsonae
- Cylisticus esterelanus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Malacostraca
- Order
- Isopoda
- Family
- Platyarthridae
- Genus
- Niambia
- Species
- Niambia capensis
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