Paralamyctes subicolus

Paralamyctes subicolus is a species of centipede in the Henicopidae family. It is endemic to Australia. It was first described in 2004 by palaeontologist Gregory Edgecombe.

Distribution

The species occurs only in the Australian island state of Tasmania. The type locality is Stephens Rivulet, a tributary of the Arthur River, near Trowutta in North West Tasmania.

Behaviour

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