Ignama Isopods For Sale

Ignamba is a small genus of West African terrestrial isopods that's properly rare in the UK hobby. Our current stock comes from Nigeria — the Ignamba sp. Nigeria, an as-yet undescribed species at the species level (hence the "sp." suffix in the product name), which is properly characteristic of African isopod imports where formal taxonomic work is still ongoing.

What makes Ignamba interesting is properly that it represents one of the lesser-known corners of isopod diversity. African isopod species are genuinely underrepresented in the European hobby compared to their American and Asian counterparts, so working with Ignamba is properly an opportunity to keep something most UK keepers won't have experience with. Care information is still developing as the hobby learns what works best for these species.

Husbandry is properly more demanding than common UK natives — these tropical African species want consistently warm, humid setups (22-26°C, 75%+ humidity), well-ventilated enclosures with good substrate depth, and patience while they establish. Properly best suited to experienced keepers who can manage tropical conditions reliably. Browse our other isopod genera collection for related uncommon species, or our new arrivals collection for the latest additions to our range.