American Giant Millipede (Narceus americanus)

American Giant Millipede (Narceus americanus)

Scaled collection of drawings of American Giant Millipede in various poses
Description
Description

The American Giant Millipede (Narceus americanus) is a large millipede that inhabits the eastern seaboard of North America west to Georgetown, Texas, north of the Ottine wetlands. It inhabits forests and agricultural areas and can be found under rocks, rotting logs, leaf litter, and other decaying plant materials. As nocturnal creatures, the American Giant Millipede prefers dark and damp areas where it spends its time foraging, eating, and grooming. Its body is gray and nearly cylindrical, and when threatened, it will curl up or release a noxious liquid that can cause dermatological burns.

Dimensions & Sizes
Dimensions & Sizes

The American Giant Millipede has an overall length between 3.9”-5.1” (10-13 cm), width of .35”-.51” (9-13 mm), and weight of .07-.09 oz (2-2.5 g). The typical lifespan of the American Giant Millipede is between 5-11 years.

3D Model
3D Model
Common Questions
Common Questions
American Giant Millipede (Narceus americanus)
Details
Details

*Under Development*

Height:
Width:
.35”-.51” | 9-13 mm
Depth:
Length:
3.9”-5.1” | 10-13 cm
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Weight:
.07-.09 oz | 2-2.5 g
Area:
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Scientific Name:
Narceus americanus
Lifespan:
5-11 years

Drawings include:

American Giant Millipede top view (assorted)

Myriapods, belonging to the phylum Myriapoda, encompass several multi-legged invertebrates, including centipedes, millipedes, and their relatives. These terrestrial arthropods are distinguished by their segmented bodies with numerous legs, varying from dozens to hundreds.

.14”-.26” | 3.5-6.5 mm
1”-1.5” | 2.5-3.8 cm
3-7 years
House Centipede
0.650
3.800
7.00
148000
GUIDE
3D
House Centipede
.28”-.55” | 7-14 mm
3”-6.3” | 7.5-16 cm
3-5 years
Giant Centipede
1.400
16.000
5.00
29040
GUIDE
3D
Giant Centipede
.91”-1.14” | 23-29 mm
11”-11.8” | 28-30 cm
8-15 years
Amazonian Giant Centipede
2.900
30.000
15.00
15000
GUIDE
3D
Amazonian Giant Centipede
.59”-.75” | 15-19 mm
6.7”-7.9” | 17-20 cm
.09-.1 oz | 2.5-3 g
7-10 years
Vietnamese Centipede
1.900
20.000
0.003
10.00
8800
GUIDE
3D
Vietnamese Centipede
.47”-.63” | 12-16 mm
6.7”-7.9” | 17-20 cm
3-6 years
Giant Desert Centipede
1.600
20.000
6.00
7600
GUIDE
3D
Giant Desert Centipede
.08”-.1” | 2-2.5 mm
.7”-.9” | 1.8-2.3 cm
4-7 years
Greenhouse Millipede
0.250
2.300
7.00
5800
GUIDE
3D
Greenhouse Millipede
.6”-.75” | 15-19 mm
11”-13.4” | 28-34 cm
6.4-9.6 oz | 181-272 g
7-10 years
Giant African Millipede
1.900
34.000
0.272
10.00
4600
GUIDE
3D
Giant African Millipede
.28”-.47” | 7-12 mm
3.9”-7.1” | 10-18 cm
4-6 years
Tiger Centipede
1.200
18.000
6.00
2600
GUIDE
3D
Tiger Centipede
.35”-.51” | 9-13 mm
3.9”-5.1” | 10-13 cm
.07-.09 oz | 2-2.5 g
5-11 years
American Giant Millipede
1.300
13.000
0.003
11.00
2500
GUIDE
3D
American Giant Millipede
.16”-.35” | 4-9 mm
.3”-.8” | .8-2 cm
5-11 years
Pill Millipede
0.900
2.000
11.00
1700
GUIDE
3D
Pill Millipede
.2”-.43” | 5-11 mm
3.9”-5.9” | 10-15 cm
7-10 years
Desert Millipede
1.100
15.000
10.00
1150
GUIDE
3D
Desert Millipede
.24”-.39” | 6-10 mm
1.6”-2” | 4-5 cm
.03-.05 oz | .8-1.5 g
2-3 years
Yellow-Spotted Millipede
1.000
5.000
0.002
3.00
500
GUIDE
3D
Yellow-Spotted Millipede