Scolopendra viridicornis is a species of centipede in the family Scolopendridae which can be found within the Amazon rainforest, the type locality being in Brazil. Due to the geographic distribution of this species it is known as the Brazilian giant centipede.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
Venomous. The note covers its whole genus. Giant centipedes; painful venomous bite Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Scolopendra gigantea — venomous
- Scolopendra angulata — venomous
- Ethmostigmus rubripes
- Scolopendra alternans — venomous
- Scolopendra valida — venomous
- Scolopendra hermosa — venomous
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Chilopoda
- Order
- Scolopendromorpha
- Family
- Scolopendridae
- Genus
- Scolopendra
- Species
- Scolopendra viridicornis
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