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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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Myriapoda
Class: Chilopoda
Order: Scolopendromorpha
Family: Cryptopidae
Genus: Cryptops
Species:
C. australis
Binomial name
Cryptops australis
Synonyms
  • Cryptops galidus Archey, 1921

Subspecies

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  • Cryptops australis africana Lawrence, 1955
  • Cryptops australis australis Newport, 1845
  • Cryptops australis kraepelini Attems, 1928

Description

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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

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  1. ^ a b Newport, G (1845). "Monograph of the class Myriapoda, order Chilopoda". Transactions of the Linnean Society of London. 19: 349–439 [408].
  2. ^ "Species Cryptops australis Newport, 1845". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. Retrieved 13 February 2023.
  3. ^ "Blind Scolopendrid Centipede". Australian Museum. AM. 2000. Retrieved 13 February 2023.