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Three New Centipede Species in South India

October 22 , 2026 14 hrs 0 min 59 0

Scientists described three new centipede species from southern India: Rhysida quadrispinosa, Rhysida coorgensis and Rhysida neyyarensis.
Rhysida coorgensis is named after Coorg in Karnataka, while Rhysida neyyarensis is named after Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary in Kerala.
The three new species bring the total number of known Rhysida species in India to 23.
Centipedes belong to the class Chilopoda.
Centipedes use venom-bearing appendages called forcipules to catch and subdue prey.