Giant Peruvian cockroach
Blaberus giganteus
Where at Shedd?
Amazon Rising
| Diet | Plant material |
|---|---|
| Size | Length: Up to 4 inches (10 cm) |
| Type | Insects |
| Range | Central America, Northern South America and islands in the Caribbean Sea |
| Habitat | Caves and hollow trees |
Did you know?
- This cockroach species lives in hollow trees and on the forest floor, where it eats decaying plants and animals.