Description
The Simandoa conserfarium, commonly known as Extinct Roach, is a truly unique and historically significant species that was known from only one cave system in Guinea, West Africa. This cave system was destroyed for mining operations, making this species extinct in the wild. The Extinct Roach now exists only in culture, making every colony critically important for the preservation of this species. By keeping this species, you are directly contributing to preventing its complete extinction and helping secure its future in collections worldwide.
This remarkable species represents a living piece of natural history that would otherwise be lost forever. The Simandoa conserfarium is a testament to the importance of captive breeding programs and the role that hobbyists play in conservation. Known for being extinct in the wild, existing only in captive culture, having a unique conservation story, and being easy to maintain in captivity, the Extinct Roach is a prized specimen for keepers who appreciate rare species with profound historical and conservation significance.
Key Features:
- Extinct in the wild—exists only in captive culture
- Known from only one cave system, now destroyed
- Critically important for species preservation
- Unique conservation story
- Living piece of natural history
- Easy to maintain in captivity
- Helps prevent complete extinction
- Significant addition to any collection
- Educational value for conservation awareness
- Beginner to intermediate care level
- Live arrival guarantee with safe, discreet shipping
Housing: Start cultures in a small to medium container with adequate ventilation. This species adapts well to standard roach setups. Use coconut fiber or similar substrate with egg crate or bark pieces for hides. Provide a secure lid to maintain the colony.
Temperature: Room temperature to warm temperatures work well for breeding. Maintain stable conditions to support healthy colony growth.
Humidity: Moderate humidity levels are suitable. Mist the enclosure as needed to maintain appropriate moisture without creating overly wet conditions.
Diet: Dog/cat/fish food or similar protein-based foods work as the staple diet. Fruits and vegetables can be offered as supplemental food to provide variety and nutrition.
Maintenance: This species is quite easy and forgiving to maintain. Regular feeding and basic husbandry will support a thriving colony that helps preserve this extinct-in-the-wild species.
Perfect for keepers seeking a species with profound conservation significance and a unique story. Get yours today to help secure this species stays in collections and doesn't go extinct completely. By maintaining a culture of Simandoa conserfarium, you become part of a global effort to preserve a species that no longer exists in nature. Each culture is carefully prepared and comes with comprehensive care information to ensure long-term success with this extraordinary and historically significant species.
