Gonibius rex
Bollman, 1888
Gonibius rex is a of stone centipede in the Lithobiidae, first described by Bollman in 1888. It belongs to the order Lithobiomorpha, a group of short-bodied commonly known as stone centipedes. The species has been recorded from Georgia and Tennessee in the southeastern United States. Like other lithobiids, it is a terrestrial inhabiting moist microhabitats.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Gonibius rex: /ɡoˈnibius rɛks/
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Distribution
Recorded from Georgia and Tennessee in the southeastern United States. GBIF distribution records indicate presence in North America.
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Taxonomic note
The name Gonibius is sometimes confused with similar-sounding genera in other groups, but this is firmly placed within the Lithobiidae based on morphological characteristics of the Lithobiomorpha.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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