Cormocephalus esulcatus explained

Cormocephalus esulcatus is a species of centipede in the Scolopendridae family. It is found in Australia and South Africa, and was first described in 1901 by British zoologist Reginald Innes Pocock.

Distribution

In Australia the species is found in New South Wales and Victoria.^[1]

Behaviour

The centipedes are solitary terrestrial predators that inhabit plant litter, soil and rotting wood.^[1]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Species Cormocephalus esulcatus Pocock, 1901 . . 2010. Australian Faunal Directory . Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia . 18 February 2023.