Peripatopsis purpureus explained

Peripatopsis purpureus is a species of velvet worm in the family Peripatopsidae.[1] This species is a clade in the P. balfouri species complex. Males of this species have 17 clawed legs with the last pair highly reduced, whereas females have a complete foot with claws on the reduced leg. Specimens range from 17 mm to 25 mm in length. Named for its purple-blue color, this species is found in the Western Cape Province of South Africa.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Oliveira, I.. Hering, L.. Mayer, G.. amp. Updated Onychophora checklist. Onychophora Website. 24 November 2016.
  2. Daniels. Savel R.. McDonald. Dane E.. Picker. Mike D.. 2013. Evolutionary insight into the Peripatopsis balfouri sensu lato species complex (Onychophora: Peripatopsidae) reveals novel lineages and zoogeographic patterning. Zoologica Scripta. 42. 6. 656–674. 10.1111/zsc.12025. 83758118. 0300-3256.

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