Australoschendyla albanyensis


Australoschendyla albanyensis is a species of centipede in the Schendylidae family. It is endemic to Australia, and was first described in 1996 by R. E. Jones.

Description

This species can reach 15 mm in length. Males of this species have 45 pairs of legs; females have 47 leg pairs.

Distribution

The species occurs in coastal south-western Western Australia. The type locality is Bald Head, Albany.

Behaviour

The centipedes are solitary terrestrial predators that inhabit plant litter and soil.