Ctenorillo Boquerón Piedra Blanca | Coming Soon

🪶 Introducing Ctenorillo sp. "Boquerón" “Piedra Blanca”

Rare, textured, and captivating — Ctenorillo Boquerón “Piedra Blanca” is a spiky isopod with intricate surface patterns and subtle pale coloring. Hailing from the Boquerón region of Puerto Rico, this species is a standout for collectors who value exotic and unusual microfauna. Its small, sculpted body makes it a fascinating addition to bioactive or display terrariums.

🌟 What Makes Them Special

✨ Detailed, Spiky Texture – Tiny ridges and bumps give the exoskeleton a unique tactile and visual appeal
🌴 Tropical Heritage – Native to humid Caribbean forests, reflecting its natural tropical environment
🏆 Rare & Collectible – A newly available species for hobbyists, prized for its distinctive appearance
📊 Moderate Care Needs – Best suited for keepers experienced with humidity-stable, tropical isopods

🏠 Care Overview

Humidity:
Maintain medium to high humidity; stable moisture is key for activity and health

Substrate:
Provide a deep, organic base with leaf litter, decaying wood, and moss for foraging and hiding

Temperature:
Tropical range: ~70–78°F (21–26°C)

Diet:
Primarily detritus — leaf litter and decomposing wood. Supplement with quality isopod diet and a calcium source like cuttlebone

🌿 Ideal Setup

“Piedra Blanca” thrives in humid, well-established bioactive enclosures. Their spiky, detailed appearance makes them ideal for observation and display rather than as a primary cleanup species.