flat-backed millipede

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Arthropoda (Arthropods)

Class

Diplopoda (Diplopoda)

Order

Polydesmida (Polydesmida)

Family

Polydesmidae

Genus

Polydesmus

Species

Polydesmus complanatus (flat-backed millipede)

Names in Other Languages

German Abgeplatteter Bandfüßer

Similar Species in Polydesmus

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flat millipede

Polydesmus angustus

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of flat-backed millipede?

The scientific name of flat-backed millipede is Polydesmus complanatus. It belongs to the genus Polydesmus.

What is the conservation status of flat-backed millipede?

flat-backed millipede (Polydesmus complanatus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does flat-backed millipede live?

flat-backed millipede is found in Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Denmark, Norway, Sweden.

What family does flat-backed millipede belong to?

flat-backed millipede (Polydesmus complanatus) belongs to the genus Polydesmus, which is part of the taxonomic family Polydesmidae.

Is flat-backed millipede endangered?

No, flat-backed millipede (Polydesmus complanatus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does flat-backed millipede belong to?

flat-backed millipede (Polydesmus complanatus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of flat-backed millipede?

The closest relatives of flat-backed millipede in the genus Polydesmus include flat millipede.