Craspedosoma rawlinsii
This record describes Craspedosoma rawlinsii (species). Recorded family: Craspedosomatidae. Recorded order: Chordeumatida.
Identification and Appearance
paranotal lobes rounded The first introduced Chordeumatidan known in the New World
Identification notes
paranotal lobes rounded
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Diplopoda
- Order
- Chordeumatida
- Family
- Craspedosomatidae
- Genus
- Craspedosoma
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Native to Europe, introduced to the vicinity of Hull, Quebec since at least 1981
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Craspedosoma rawlinsii Leach 1814
About Chordeumatida: the wider group
Order-level background for Chordeumatida, the group containing Craspedosoma rawlinsii. 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 Craspedosoma rawlinsii (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Derek Hennen; Additional contributions by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Craspedosoma rawlinsii
What is Craspedosoma rawlinsii?
Craspedosoma rawlinsii is a species in the family Craspedosomatidae, within the order Chordeumatida.
How do you identify Craspedosoma rawlinsii?
paranotal lobes rounded
Where is Craspedosoma rawlinsii found?
Range: Native to Europe, introduced to the vicinity of Hull, Quebec since at least 1981