Random animal generator

Silverfish

Lepisma saccharina

Silverfish (Lepisma saccharina)Not assessed

Photo: Sebastian Stabinger · CC BY 3.0

Insectomnivore

The silverfish is a small, wingless insect known for its silvery color and quick, fish-like movements. It thrives in dark, damp places and loves to munch on carbohydrates like sugar and starch. Its scientific name, Lepisma saccharina, hints at its sweet tooth.

  • Silverfish move in a quick, wriggling motion like fish.
  • They feed on carbohydrates such as sugar and starches.
  • Silverfish prefer dark, damp environments to live in.
UrbanCaveWorldwide
Read more on Wikipedia

At a glance

Classification
Insect
Scientific name
Lepisma saccharina
Habitat
Urban, Cave
Regions in this directory
Worldwide
Diet
omnivore
Relative size
small

More animals in this group