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Narceus gordanus

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Narceus, Spirobolida, Narceus americanus, Chicobolus spinigerus, Orthoporus ornatus

Narceus gordanus


Narceus gordanus is a spirobolid millipede native to the southeastern United States. Adults range from around 60 to 120 mm (2.4 to 4.7 in) in length, up to 13 mm wide, and possess 45 to 65 body segments. The body color is lighter than other species of Narceus, with each body ring a light greenish tan followed by a band of darker tan. N. gordanus also has shorter legs than other Narceus species, and a deeper groove on the head in which the antennae rest.

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Narceus gordanus occurs in Florida scrub habitat of peninsular Florida, and ranges as far north as South Carolina, with possible records in Tennessee. N. gordanus matches the color of sand in some Florida habitats, even though it is mainly active at night.

Narceus gordanus awakening from its slumber


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Narceus gordanus Wikipedia