Conotyla blakei
This record describes Conotyla blakei (species). Recorded family: Conotylidae. Recorded order: Chordeumatida.
Identification and Appearance
Pregonopodal legs strongly thickened; leg 4 without a femoral knob; leg 7 with a strong femoral knob.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Diplopoda
- Order
- Chordeumatida
- Family
- Conotylidae
- Genus
- Conotyla
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Often found in caves, but also aboveground.
Geographic Range
Widely distributed in the northeastern US: Vermont, New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and West Virginia
Seasonal Activity
Most often found in winter
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Conotyla blakei (Verhoeff, 1932)
About Chordeumatida: the wider group
Order-level background for Chordeumatida, the group containing Conotyla blakei. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
Chordeumatida includes ~800 described species of small, pale millipedes typically found in leaf litter and caves. Many species are endemic to specific mountain ranges or cave systems, making them important for conservation biology.
Ecological role of the group
These millipedes are important decomposers in cool, moist forest habitats. Their restricted distributions make them valuable indicators of ancient habitat connectivity and refugia from past ice ages.
Economic and practical significance of the group
Chordeumatid millipedes have minimal economic impact. Several cave-dwelling species are critically endangered due to their extremely limited distributions and sensitivity to habitat disturbance.
Recorded sources for this group: Conservation biology, cave fauna research. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Photos of Conotyla blakei (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by tom murray; Additional contributions by DerekHennen
Frequently Asked Questions About Conotyla blakei
What is Conotyla blakei?
Conotyla blakei is a species in the family Conotylidae, within the order Chordeumatida.
How big is Conotyla blakei?
18 mm
How do you identify Conotyla blakei?
Pregonopodal legs strongly thickened; leg 4 without a femoral knob; leg 7 with a strong femoral knob.
Where is Conotyla blakei found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Often found in caves, but also aboveground. |
| Range | Widely distributed in the northeastern US: Vermont, New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and West Virginia |
When is Conotyla blakei active?
Conotyla blakei: seasonal activity - Most often found in winter.