Tasmanophilus opinatus


Tasmanophilus opinatus is a species of centipede in the Zelanophilidae family. It is endemic to Australia, and was first described in 1845 by British entomologist George Newport.

Description

The original description of this species is based on two damaged syntypes missing their posterior ends. A description of another specimen reports a deep orange-yellow color, a length of 54 mm, and 69 pairs of legs.

Distribution

The species occurs in south-eastern Australia, in Victoria and Tasmania.

Behaviour

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