Английская Википедия:Craterostigmus crabilli

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Craterostigmus crabilli is a species of small centipede in the order Craterostigmomorpha. It is endemic to New Zealand.[1][2][3]

Taxonomy

C. crabilli is one of two species in the order Craterostigmomorpha.[4] It was named in honour of Ralph E. Crabill Jr (1925-1992),[5] who had intended to describe the species within his lifetime.[6]

Description

C. crabilli is a small centipede, and is generally smaller than its Tasmanian counterpart in the genus, C. tasmanianus.[6] According to a 2008 paper, the largest specimen recorded had a body length of 3.7 cm,[6] however, other sources say C. crabilli can attain 5 cm in length.[1] It is variable in colour, and the body can range from pale orange to shades of brown.[1][6] The head is reddish brown and large, and the maxillipedes (forcipules)[7] are extremely large and clearly visible from above.[1]

Distribution

The species occurs in the South Island. The type locality is Governor’s Bush, Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park.[8]

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