Ethmostigmus curtipes explained

Ethmostigmus curtipes is a species of centipede in the Scolopendridae family. It is endemic to Australia and was first described in 1983 by L. E. Koch.

Distribution

The species has only been recorded from Western Australia.

Behaviour

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

Notes and References

1. Web site: Species Ethmostigmus curtipes L.E. Koch, 1983. . Australian Faunal Directory . Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia . 14 February 2023.