Watichelus
Chamberlin, 1949
Watichelus is a of in the Atopetholidae, Spirobolida. The genus was established by Chamberlin in 1949. Members of this genus are cylindrical, relatively large-bodied millipedes characteristic of the Spirobolida order. As a genus within Atopetholidae, Watichelus represents part of the diverse juliform millipede fauna of the Americas.
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How to pronounce Watichelus: /wɑˈtɪkələs/
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Taxonomic placement
Watichelus is classified within the Atopetholinae of the Atopetholidae. The family Atopetholidae is part of the Spirobolida, which comprises large, cylindrical with relatively simple compared to other juliform groups.
Observational data
As of the available data, the Watichelus has 20 observations recorded on iNaturalist, indicating it is a rarely encountered or poorly documented group.