Peripatoides novaezealandiae
| Peripatoides novaezealandiae | |
|---|---|
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Onychophora |
| Class: | Onychophorida |
| Order: | Euonychophora |
| Family: | Peripatopsidae |
| Genus: | Peripatoides |
| Species: | P. novaezealandiae |
| Binomial name | |
| Peripatoides novaezealandiae Hutton, 1876 | |
Peripatoides novaezealandiae is a species of peripatus in the Peripatopsidae family. It is endemic to New Zealand and is the most common peripatus species found there.[1]
In captivity
These velvet worms are prized as pets due to their bizarre appearance.
References
- ↑ "New Zealand Onychophora – Current Taxonomic Status". Landcare Research. Retrieved 5 June 2012.