Species information Scientific name: Riukiaria pugioniferaJapanese name: オキナワアマビコヤスデChinese name: 沖繩琉球帶馬陸English name: Riukiaria pugioniferaOrigin: Okinawajima Ecology and description Riukiaria pugionifera is endemic to Okinawajima and belongs to the genus Riukiaria. It is 6–9 cm long and is the largest millipede on Okinawajima. Its body is mostly yellow to orange with black transverse bands, and the color… Continue reading Riukiaria pugionifera
Category: Centipedes & Allies
Riukiaria holstii
Species information Scientific name: Riukiaria holstiiJapanese name: ホルストアマビコヤスデChinese name: 霍氏琉球帶馬陸English name: Riukiaria holstiiOrigin: Okinawajima Ecology and description Riukiaria holstii is a large millipede of the family Xystodesmidae, about 5 cm long. On Okinawajima, the northern and southern populations differ in color and body size. It is nocturnal and active in the forests of Yambaru after… Continue reading Riukiaria holstii
Giant House Centipede
Species information Scientific name: Thereuopoda cluniferaJapanese name: オオゲジChinese name: 大蚰蜒、臀獵足蚰English name: Giant house centipedeOrigin: Widely distributed in warm, humid areas of East and Southeast Asia. In Japan, found in Honshu, Shikoku, Kyushu, and the Ryukyu Islands. Ecology and description The giant house centipede can grow up to 7-10 cm and preys on insects and other… Continue reading Giant House Centipede
Halcyon Giant Centipede
Species information Scientific name: Scolopendra alcyonaJapanese name: リュウジンオオムカデChinese name: 琉神蜈蚣、青龍蜈蚣（TW）English name: Halcyon giant centipedeOrigin: Northern Okinawajima, Ishigakijima, Iriomotejima, Kumejima, Tokashikijima, Taiwan Ecology and description This species was described as new in April 2021 ( Reference ), and it is the third known amphibious centipede species in the world. It inhabits stream environments and is known… Continue reading Halcyon Giant Centipede