Paralamyctes mesibovi

Paralamyctes mesibovi is a species of centipede in the Henicopidae family first described in 2001 by palaeontologist Gregory Edgecombe. It is endemic to Australia.

Distribution

The species only occurs in the Australian island state of Tasmania. The type locality is Wombat Hill, Waratah, North West Tasmania.

Behaviour

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