Cormocephalus pyropygus explained

Cormocephalus pyropygus is a species of centipede in the Scolopendridae family. It is endemic to Australia, and was first described in 2019.

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in the Fortescue River valley, in the Pilbara region of north-west Western Australia. The centipedes are blind and occupy subterranean habitats.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Species Cormocephalus pyropygus Edgecombe & Waldock, 2019 . . 2019. Australian Faunal Directory . Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia . 20 February 2023.

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