| Ooperipatus centunculus | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Onychophora |
| Class: | Udeonychophora |
| Order: | Euonychophora |
| Family: | Peripatopsidae |
| Genus: | Ooperipatus |
| Species: | O. centunculus |
| Binomial name | |
| Ooperipatus centunculus Reid, 1996 | |
Ooperipatus centunculus is a species of velvet worm in the Peripatopsidae family. [1] [2]
Ooperipatus centunculus was described by Reid in 1996, from specimens collected on Mount Donna Buang, Victoria, Australia. The specific name centunculus means cloth of many colours, and refers to this species' striking and variable colouration. [3]
Dorsal colouration is variable and may be tan, greyish blue, olive green, or umber brown. A series of pale diamonds extend across the midline, often surrounded by a darker border. The ventral surface is mottled tan and dark grey. Males have a mean body length of approximately 125 mm; females 145 mm. This species has 15 pairs of legs in both sexes. The species has been found in coiled Eucalyptus bark and Lophozonia cunninghamii litter. Individuals usually remain flat when disturbed and do not coil. [3]
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Ooperipatus is a genus of Australian velvet worms in the Peripatopsidae family. All species in this genus are oviparous and have 15 pairs of oncopods (legs).
Austroperipatus superbus is a species of velvet worm in the Peripatopsidae family. This species has 15 pairs of legs in both sexes.
Hylonomoipos brookensis is a species of velvet worm in the Peripatopsidae family. This species has 15 pairs of legs in both sexes. It is found in Queensland, Australia.
Nodocapitus formosus is a species of velvet worm in the family Peripatopsidae. The type locality of this species is Mount Elliot, Queensland, Australia. This species has 15 pairs of legs in both sexes. The males are distinguished by enlarged papillae on the head, between the antennae.
Ruhbergia rostroides is a species of velvet worm in the Peripatopsidae family. This species has 15 pairs of legs in both sexes. The type locality is in New South Wales, Australia.
Ooperipatellus duwilensis is a species of velvet worm in the family Peripatopsidae. This species has 14 pairs of legs. It is found in Victoria, Australia.
Ooperipatellus parvus is a species of velvet worm in the family Peripatopsidae. This species has 14 pairs of legs. It is found in South Australia.
Ooperipatus hispidus is a species of velvet worm in the Peripatopsidae family. This species has 15 pairs of legs in both sexes. It is found in New South Wales, Australia.
Ooperipatus costatus is a species of velvet worm in the Peripatopsidae family. This species has 15 pairs of legs in both sexes. It is found in New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory.
Ooperipatus lepidus is a species of velvet worm in the Peripatopsidae family. This species has 15 pairs of legs. It is found in Victoria, Australia.
Ooperipatus nebulosus is a species of velvet worm in the Peripatopsidae family. This species has 15 pairs of legs. It is found in Victoria, Australia.
Ooperipatus oviparus is a species of velvet worm in the Peripatopsidae family. Females of this species range from 4 mm to 60 mm in length, whereas males range from 4 mm to 20 mm. This species lays eggs and has 15 pairs of legs with claws. It is found in Victoria, Australia.
Ooperipatus porcatus is a species of velvet worm in the Peripatopsidae family. This species has 15 pairs of legs. It is found in Victoria, Australia.
Ooperipatus pulchellus is a species of velvet worm in the Peripatopsidae family. This species has 15 pairs of legs in both sexes. It is found in Victoria, Australia.
Planipapillus biacinaces is a species of velvet worm in the Peripatopsidae family. This species has 15 pairs of legs in both sexes. It is found in Victoria, Australia.
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