Common Silverfish vs Canary Islands Cave Silverfish
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Silverfish | Canary Islands Cave Silverfish |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lepisma saccharina | Coletinia majorensis |
| Order | Zygentoma | Zygentoma |
| Family | Lepismatidae | Nicoletiidae |
| Size | 8-13 mm | 6-10 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Caves |
| Diet | Omnivores | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | Worldwide | Spain |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
Common Silverfish
The most well-known silverfish species, found in homes and buildings worldwide. It has a silvery, torpedo-shaped body covered in fine scales.
Did You Know?
It can survive for over a year without eating.
Canary Islands Cave Silverfish
A cave-adapted silverfish from Fuerteventura in the Canary Islands. It lives in lava tubes and volcanic caves.
Did You Know?
Males of this species have distinctive asymmetric antennae.