Diversity and distribution of large centipedes (Chilopoda: Scolopendromorpha) in Nui Chua National Park, Vietnam

Authors

  • Son X. Le Joint Vietnam - Russia Tropical Science and Technology Research Centre, 63 Nguyen Van Huyen Road, Nghia Do, Cau Giay, Hanoi, Vietnam. https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1648-6773
  • Thinh T. Do Joint Vietnam - Russia Tropical Science and Technology Research Centre, 63 Nguyen Van Huyen Road, Nghia Do, Cau Giay, Hanoi, Vietnam.
  • Thuc H. Nguyen Joint Vietnam - Russia Tropical Science and Technology Research Centre, 63 Nguyen Van Huyen Road, Nghia Do, Cau Giay, Hanoi, Vietnam.
  • Binh T.T. Tran Hanoi University of Education, 136 Xuan Thuy, Cau Giay District, Hanoi, Vietnam.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11609/jott.9089.16.8.25742-25747

Keywords:

Altitudes, biodiversity, bioinvestigation, distribution, habitats, scolopendromorph, season, south-central Vietnam, taxon

Abstract

Field surveys on large centipedes of Nui Chua National Park, south-central part of Vietnam, were conducted in September 2023 and February 2024. As a result, a total of 12 species/subspecies belonging to five genera and two families of the order Scolopendromorpha were recorded. Of two families, Scolopendridae has nine species in four genera, while Cryptopidae has only two species in one genus. In addition, the distribution pattern of the large centipedes is discussed based on the season (rainy versus dry), altitudes, and different habitats.

Author Biographies

Son X. Le, Joint Vietnam - Russia Tropical Science and Technology Research Centre, 63 Nguyen Van Huyen Road, Nghia Do, Cau Giay, Hanoi, Vietnam.

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Thinh T. Do, Joint Vietnam - Russia Tropical Science and Technology Research Centre, 63 Nguyen Van Huyen Road, Nghia Do, Cau Giay, Hanoi, Vietnam.

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Thuc H. Nguyen, Joint Vietnam - Russia Tropical Science and Technology Research Centre, 63 Nguyen Van Huyen Road, Nghia Do, Cau Giay, Hanoi, Vietnam.

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Binh T.T. Tran, Hanoi University of Education, 136 Xuan Thuy, Cau Giay District, Hanoi, Vietnam.

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26-08-2024

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Vol. 16 No. 8 (2024)

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