Cormocephalus rubriceps
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| Preserved specimens in the Auckland Museum | |
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| Species: | C. rubriceps
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| Cormocephalus rubriceps (Newport, 1843)
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Cormocephalus rubriceps is a large centipede of the family Scolopendridae, endemic to Australia and the North Island of New Zealand. At up to 25 cm in length, it is the largest centipede in New Zealand. It can deliver a poisonous bite using its razor sharp pincers.
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