Cormocephalus inermis explained

Cormocephalus inermis is a species of centipede in the Scolopendridae family. It is endemic to Australia, and was first described in 1916 by German naturalist Karl Kraepelin, following the collection of specimen material by Swedish zoologist Eric Mjöberg.

Distribution

The species is found in the Gulf region of northern Queensland.[1]

Behaviour

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

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Cormocephalus inermis (Kraepelin, 1916). . 2010. Australian Faunal Directory . Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia . 18 February 2023.