Scolopendra heros, commonly known as the Arizona desert centipede, giant desert centipede, giant Sonoran centipede, Texas black-tailed centipede, Texas redheaded centipede or giant redheaded centipede, is a species of centipede native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
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Distinguishing AppearanceLargest centipede in North America, about 170 mm average length, 21 or 23 leg pairs 1 Scientific Name Conservation Status Connections
Child Taxon Of
Source Wikidata: Giant Desert Centipede
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In Ecosystem
Source Scolopendra heros - Wikipedia
Source Scolopendra heros - Wikipedia
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1. Scolopendra heros - Wikipedia
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Scolopendra heros Girard, 1853
Description
S. heros is the largest centipede in North America.
- North American desert centipede
Article text
S. heros is primarily a nocturnal predator and hunts invertebrates and small vertebrates, including rodents, reptiles, and amphibians.
In Ecosystem: Chihuahuan Desert, article text (ecosystem), EntityId 285527, target E266738
Although this species is commonly referred to as the "giant desert centipede" because of its presence in the Sonoran and Chihuahuan Deserts, and other arid and semi-arid habitats, S. heros is also found in rocky woodland areas, su
In Ecosystem: Sonoran Desert, article text (ecosystem), EntityId 285527, target E266733
Scolopendra heros, commonly known as the Arizona desert centipede, giant desert centipede, giant Sonoran centipede, Texas black-tailed centipede, Texas redheaded centipede, and giant redheaded centipede, is a species of North Ame
In Group: Centipedes and Millipedes (Myriapoda), Lead
Scolopendra heros, commonly known as the Arizona desert centipede, giant desert centipede, giant Sonoran centipede, Texas black-tailed centipede, Texas redheaded centipede, and giant redheaded centipede, is a species of North American centipede found in the Southwestern United States and Northern Mexico.
View the Source2. NatureServe Explorer: Scolopendra heros
NatureServe ExplorerGlobal rank (roundedGRank)Quote, Global rank (roundedGRank)
"roundedGRank": "GNR"
3. UNEP-WCMC Species+ database (CITES Secretariat): Species+: Animalia
UNEP-WCMC Species+ database (CITES Secretariat)Species+ taxon_concepts, id 23Quote, 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":[]
4. GBIF (IUCN Red List category): GBIF IUCN Red List category for Scolopendra heros
GBIF (IUCN Red List category)GBIF taxon key 5179407, category fieldQuote, GBIF taxon key 5179407, category field
"category": "NOT_EVALUATED"
IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
GBIF Species API
Wikidata: Giant Desert Centipede
- Wikidata Q2637538, class allow-list match (w-wdresolver-0926)
- Child Taxon Of: Arthropoda, Wikidata parent-taxon (P171) chain
- In Biome: Desert, Introduction
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