Cryptops australis
Species of centipede
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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]
| Cryptops australis | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Myriapoda |
| Class: | Chilopoda |
| Order: | Scolopendromorpha |
| Family: | Cryptopidae |
| Genus: | Cryptops |
| Species: | C. australis |
| Binomial name | |
| Cryptops australis | |
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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]
