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Shocking Pink Dragon Millipede

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The shocking pink dragon millipede, Desmoxytes purpurosea, is a spiny millipede formally described by Enghoff, Sutcharit, and Panha in 2007 from the Hup Pa Tat limestone cavern in Uthai Thani Province, Thailand. Adults reach about three centimeters, among the largest in their genus, and are colored a vivid pink that serves as an aposematic warning of their toxicity, produced by hydrogen cyanide released from specialized glands with an almond-like smell. The species lives openly on leaf litter, with large populations appearing after rain.

Facts
Scientific Name
Desmoxytes purpurosea 3
Conservation Status
Not Evaluated 4
Classification
System (Realm)
Terrestrial 1
Comparison
CITES Appendix
Not Listed 2
Connections

Child Taxon Of

Diplopoda, Taxa
Source Wikidata: Shocking Pink Dragon Millipede
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Found In

Thailand

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Sources
1. GBIF Species API
GBIF Species APIView the Source
2. UNEP-WCMC Species+ database (CITES Secretariat): Species+: Animalia
UNEP-WCMC Species+ database (CITES Secretariat)Species+ taxon_concepts, id 23
Quote, Species+ taxon_concepts, id 23
"cites_listing":"I/II/III/NC","eu_listing":"A/B/C/D/NC","higher_taxa":{"kingdom":"Animalia","phylum":null,"class":null,"order":null,"family":null},"synonyms":[],"common_names":[{"name":"Animals","language":"EN"},{"name":"Fauna","language":"EN"},{"name":"Animaux","language":"FR"}],"cites_listings":[]
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3. Wikipedia: Desmoxytes purpurosea
Wikipedia
  • Wikidata Q3241113 (P225 taxon name)
  • In Group: Centipedes and Millipedes (Myriapoda), Lead
    Desmoxytes purpurosea, commonly known as the shocking pink dragon millipede or dragon millipede, is a spiny and toxic millipede named for its vivid pink color.
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4. GBIF (IUCN Red List category): GBIF IUCN Red List category for Desmoxytes purpurosea
GBIF (IUCN Red List category)GBIF taxon key 7394677, category field
Quote, GBIF taxon key 7394677, category field
"category": "NOT_EVALUATED"
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IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
International Union for Conservation of NatureView the Source
Wikidata: Shocking Pink Dragon Millipede
Child Taxon Of: Diplopoda, Wikidata parent-taxon (P171) chainView the Source
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