Centipedes (Myriapoda, Chilopoda) of Aldabra Atoll (Seychelles)

Aldabra Atoll hosts a unique centipede fauna comprising 12 species, with affinities primarily traced to East Africa and the Western Indian Ocean. This is the first comprehensive checklist of Aldabran centipedes, including newly identified species such as Lamyctes tristani and Scolopendra morsitans, alongside revisions to taxonomic classifications. Notably, the study designates Hovanyx and Mixophilus as junior synonyms of Tuoba, while questioning the validity of Cryptops daszaki based on type material examination. The research leverages historical Royal Society survey data (1968–1975) to document morphological variation and infer biogeographical origins, contributing critical insights into the island's myriapod diversity.

Popovici, G., & Edgecombe, G. D. (2025). Centipedes (Myriapoda, Chilopoda) of Aldabra Atoll (Seychelles). ZooKeys, 1228, 225–273. https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1228.143007