Scolopendra polymorpha

Wood, 1861

Sonoran Desert Centipede

GNRUnranked Found in 94 roadless areas NatureServe Explorer →
GNRUnrankedGlobal Rank
Identity
Unique IDELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.1067891
Element CodeITUNIC3010
Record TypeSPECIES
ClassificationSpecies
Classification StatusStandard
Name CategoryInvertebrate Animal
KingdomAnimalia
PhylumArthropoda
ClassChilopoda
OrderScolopendromorpha
FamilyScolopendridae
GenusScolopendra
Concept Reference
Bonato, L., J.A. Chagas, G.D. Edgecombe, J.G.E. Lewis, A. Minelli, L.A. Pereira, R.M. Shelley, P. Stoev, and M. Zapparoli. 2016. ChiloBase 2.0 - A World Catalogue of Centipedes (Chilopoda). Available at https://chilobase.biologia.unipd.it
Ecology & Habitat
Other Nations (1)
United StatesNNR
ProvinceRankNative
ArizonaSNRYes
MontanaSNRYes
WyomingSNRYes
Roadless Areas (94)
Arizona (21)
AreaForestAcres
Black River CanyonApache-Sitgreaves National Forests11,817
BoulderTonto National Forest40,359
Catalina St. Pk. Roadless AreaCoronado National Forest951
Cdo WsaCoronado National Forest1,955
CenterfireApache-Sitgreaves National Forests13,130
ChiricahuaCoronado National Forest76,876
Coconino RimKaibab National Forest7,213
East Clear CreekCoconino National Forest1,613
GaliuroCoronado National Forest28,333
GoldfieldTonto National Forest15,257
Hell HoleApache-Sitgreaves National Forests15,512
Lime CreekTonto National Forest42,568
MazatzalTonto National Forest16,942
NolanApache-Sitgreaves National Forests6,780
PinalenoCoronado National Forest130,920
Santa TeresaCoronado National Forest8,929
Sierra Ancha Wilderness ContiguousTonto National Forest7,787
TumacacoriCoronado National Forest44,594
Upper Rincon RoadlessCoronado National Forest2,991
Upper Romero WsrCoronado National Forest150
WhetstoneCoronado National Forest20,728
California (40)
AreaForestAcres
AntimonyLos Padres National Forest40,911
Arroyo SecoAngeles National Forest4,703
Barker ValleyCleveland National Forest11,940
Cactus Springs BSan Bernardino National Forest3,106
Cahuilla MountainSan Bernardino National Forest6,952
CamuesaLos Padres National Forest8,209
ChannellSequoia National Forest45,429
ChicoSequoia National Forest39,836
Cucamonga AAngeles National Forest1,249
Cucamonga BSan Bernardino National Forest11,933
Cucamonga CSan Bernardino National Forest4,106
Deer MountainMendocino National Forest11,716
Fish CanyonAngeles National Forest29,886
Hixon FlatSan Bernardino National Forest8,095
Horse Creek RidgeSan Bernardino National Forest8,969
IshiLassen National Forest21,805
Kings RiverSierra National Forest52,999
LaddCleveland National Forest5,300
Magic MountainAngeles National Forest15,542
Mill CreekSequoia National Forest27,643
NordhoffLos Padres National Forest12,031
Pleasant ViewAngeles National Forest26,395
Pyramid Peak BSan Bernardino National Forest7,194
Raywood Flat BSan Bernardino National Forest11,373
Red MountainAngeles National Forest8,034
Rouse HillSan Bernardino National Forest13,745
San DimasAngeles National Forest7,160
San Gabriel AddAngeles National Forest2,527
San SevaineSan Bernardino National Forest6,866
Santa CruzLos Padres National Forest21,182
Sheep MountainAngeles National Forest21,098
Sill HillCleveland National Forest5,294
Soldier CanyonInyo National Forest40,589
Strawberry PeakAngeles National Forest7,245
TequepisLos Padres National Forest9,080
Thomes CreekMendocino National Forest16,616
TrabucoCleveland National Forest23,341
TuleAngeles National Forest9,861
WildhorseCleveland National Forest1,483
Wonoga Pk.Inyo National Forest11,272
Nevada (4)
AreaForestAcres
Lovell Summit SouthHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest28,455
Pine Grove SouthHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest88,945
Rose - EvansHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest4,782
South Fork QuinnHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest40,535
New Mexico (23)
AreaForestAcres
Apache Kid ContiguousCibola National Forest67,542
Bull CanyonCarson National Forest11,512
Candian RiverCibola National Forest7,149
Capitan MountainsLincoln National Forest14,069
Contiguous To Black & Aldo Leopold WildernessGila National Forest111,883
Contiguous To Gila Wilderness & Primitive AreaGila National Forest79,049
Devils CreekGila National Forest89,916
El InviernoSanta Fe National Forest29,927
Frisco BoxGila National Forest38,979
Hell HoleGila National Forest19,553
Last Chance CanyonLincoln National Forest8,934
LemitasSanta Fe National Forest8,129
Little Dog And Pup CanyonsLincoln National Forest25,412
Nichols ReservoirSanta Fe National Forest1,518
NolanGila National Forest13,051
Peloncillo (NM)Coronado National Forest43,339
Ryan HillCibola National Forest34,201
San JoseCibola National Forest16,950
Sawyers PeakGila National Forest59,743
South Guadalupe MountainsLincoln National Forest20,930
Thompson PeakSanta Fe National Forest33,001
Virgin CanyonSanta Fe National Forest6,068
West Face Sacramento MountainsLincoln National Forest41,176
Oregon (2)
AreaForestAcres
Buck CreekFremont National Forest9,887
Yamsay Mt.Winema National Forest6,699
Utah (4)
AreaForestAcres
Capital ReefDixie National Forest763
CottonwoodDixie National Forest6,754
Long Neck Mesa / Steep Creek / Oak Creek - Steep Creek / OakDixie National Forest55,489
Pine Valley MountainsDixie National Forest57,673
References (2)
  1. Bonato, L., J.A. Chagas, G.D. Edgecombe, J.G.E. Lewis, A. Minelli, L.A. Pereira, R.M. Shelley, P. Stoev, and M. Zapparoli. 2016. ChiloBase 2.0 - A World Catalogue of Centipedes (Chilopoda). Available at https://chilobase.biologia.unipd.it
  2. Shelley, R.M. 2002. A synopsis of the North American centipedes of the Order Scolopendromorpha (Chilopoda). Virginia Museum of Natural History. 108 pp.