Madagascar Hissing Cockroachマダガスカルゴキブリ

Gromphadorhina portentosaNE— Not Evaluated

The Madagascar hissing cockroach is one of the largest cockroach species in the world, native to the forest floors of Madagascar. Wingless but a strong climber, it is famous for the loud hissing sound it produces by forcing air through its abdominal spiracles, using different hisses for defense, courtship, and rivalry among males.

Madagascar Hissing Cockroach (reference photo)
Photo: Tzim78 / CC BY 4.0 / Source / cropped

Species Data

Classification
Blattodea / Blaberidae Source
Distribution
Native to Madagascar, where it inhabits rotting logs and leaf litter on the forest floor. Source

Did You Know?

  • Unlike most cockroaches, it is completely wingless and cannot fly, yet it is an excellent climber capable of scaling smooth surfaces like glass. Source
  • It produces its signature hiss by forcefully expelling air through abdominal spiracles, using distinct hiss types for disturbance, courtship, and male-to-male combat. Source
  • It reproduces by ovoviviparity, hatching its eggs internally and giving birth to fully formed nymphs. Source

Where to See This Species

1 facilities · 0 individuals

飯田市立動物園 (Iida Shiritsu Doubutsuen)Nagano

飯田市立動物園のWikipedia記事に飼育種として記載 Source

Conservation Story

Conservation Status

IUCNの評価区分は資料上明確でないためnullとした。

Habitat

マダガスカル島の森林の林床。

Threats

  • 森林の減少
  • 生息地の改変

Conservation & Breeding Efforts

  • 森林保全
  • 飼育展示による分解者の紹介

Sources

ja.wikipedia.org

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FAQ

How does the Madagascar hissing cockroach make its hissing sound?
It forces air out through spiracles on its abdomen, producing distinct hisses for different purposes such as warding off threats, attracting mates, or fighting rival males. Source
Can Madagascar hissing cockroaches fly?
No, they are completely wingless, though they are skilled climbers able to scale even smooth surfaces like glass. Source
How long do Madagascar hissing cockroaches live?
In captivity, they can live for up to about five years. Source

Source: ja.wikipedia.org en.wikipedia.org