Least Concern
Giant African Millipede
Archispirostreptus gigas
A large detritivore that feeds on decaying plant matter on the forest floor.
Category
Invertebrate
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Herbivore
Lifespan
5–10 years
Size
Body length 20–30 cm
Scientific Name
Archispirostreptus gigas
About Giant African Millipede
A large detritivore that feeds on decaying plant matter on the forest floor.
It belongs to the Invertebrate group and is commonly associated with forest habitats with a herbivore diet, with a lifespan of 5–10 years, a size of Body length 20–30 cm, a conservation status of Least Concern.
Fun Fact
Despite the name, millipedes do not actually have a thousand legs.
Where Giant African Millipede Lives
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Coastal Tanzania
, Tanzania
Mozambique woodland
, Mozambique