Pasipha backesi is a species of land planarian belonging to the subfamily Geoplaninae.[1] It is found within Brazil.
Pasipha backesi has an elongate body with parallel margins, known to reach up to 33 mm in length. The dorsum is a brown color, with a yellowish median stripe bordered by paramedian stripes ranging from dark brown to black in color. Though not usually visible to the naked eye, the ground color of the dorsum is a pale brown visible on the margins and anterior tip of the dorsum. Two dark brown lateral stripes are also present on the dorsum. The ventral side of the body is a greyish, pale yellow with a dark grey anterior tip.[2]
The specific epithet of backesi was given in honor of Dr. Albano Backes, of Unisinos,[3] in recognition of his contributions to knowledge of the ecology of the Araucaria moist forests.
P. backesi is only known to be found in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, having been found in the municipality of São Francisco de Paula.