Amazonian Giant Centipede (Scolopendra gigantea)

1. BY KevinPoitas ACP Biology Period B Amazonian Giant Centipede (Scolopendra gigantea)

2. Taxonomic Classification • Kingdom- Animalia • Phylum- Arthopoda • Subphylum- Myriapoda • Class- Chilopoda • Order- Scolopendromorpha • Family- Scolopendridae • Genius- Scolopendra • Species- S. Gigantea

3. Location • The Amazonian Giant Centipede inhabits the North and West regions of South America and the islands of Trinidad and Jamaica.

4. Niche The Amazonian Giant Centipede lives in a damp, humid environment and can be found in soil, leave litter, or rotten wood.

5. Diet and Predators • Giant centipedes are vicious carnivores that feed on small invertebrates that include crickets, worms, snails, and roaches. They are also known to prey on larger creatures such as lizards, toads, tarantulas, mice, snakes, and bats. They do not have many predators, but their main threats are humans and various species of predatory birds.

6. Reproduction and Growth