Cryptops australis
Appearance
Cryptops australis | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Subphylum: | Myriapoda |
Class: | Chilopoda |
Order: | Scolopendromorpha |
Family: | Cryptopidae |
Genus: | Cryptops |
Species: | C. australis
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Binomial name | |
Cryptops australis | |
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Cryptops australis is a species of centipede in the Cryptopidae family. It was first described in 1845 by British entomologist George Newport.[1] It occurs in Australia, New Zealand and Melanesia.[2]
Subspecies
- Cryptops australis africana Lawrence, 1955
- Cryptops australis australis Newport, 1845
- Cryptops australis kraepelini Attems, 1928
Description
These small centipedes grow to about 3 cm in length. They inhabit wet forests, where they are found underneath and within rotting logs. Their colouration is orange-brown. They are blind and have 21 pairs of legs.[3]
References
- ^ a b Newport, G (1845). "Monograph of the class Myriapoda, order Chilopoda". Transactions of the Linnean Society of London. 19: 349–439 [408].
- ^ "Species Cryptops australis Newport, 1845". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. Retrieved 13 February 2023.
- ^ "Blind Scolopendrid Centipede". Australian Museum. AM. 2000. Retrieved 13 February 2023.