Cormocephalus novaehollandiae explained

Cormocephalus novaehollandiae is a species of centipede in the Scolopendridae family. It is endemic to Australia, and was first described (as Hemicormocephalus novaehollandiae) in 1908 by German naturalist Karl Kraepelin.

Distribution

The species is found in the south-west of Western Australia.^[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 novaehollandiae Kraepelin, 1908 . . 2019. Australian Faunal Directory . Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia . 18 February 2023.