Portuguese black millipede

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Africa and Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Distributed across Portugal, South Africa, and Spain.

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇪🇸 Spain

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (hayvan)

Phylum

Arthropoda (Eklem bacaklılar)

Class

Diplopoda (Kırkayak)

Order

Julida (Julida)

Family

Julidae

Genus

Ommatoiulus

Species

Ommatoiulus moreleti (Portuguese black millipede)

Names in Other Languages

German Portugiesischer Tausendfüßler

Similar Species in Ommatoiulus

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striped millipede

Ommatoiulus sabulosus

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Portuguese black millipede?

The scientific name of Portuguese black millipede is Ommatoiulus moreleti. It belongs to the genus Ommatoiulus.

Where does Portuguese black millipede live?

Portuguese black millipede is found in Distributed across Portugal, South Africa, and Spain.. Countries include Portugal, South Africa, Spain.

What family does Portuguese black millipede belong to?

Portuguese black millipede (Ommatoiulus moreleti) belongs to the genus Ommatoiulus, which is part of the taxonomic family Julidae.

What kingdom does Portuguese black millipede belong to?

Portuguese black millipede (Ommatoiulus moreleti) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hayvan).

What are the closest relatives of Portuguese black millipede?

The closest relatives of Portuguese black millipede in the genus Ommatoiulus include striped millipede.