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Common cryptops vs Paris cryptops

Both belong to the genus Cryptops, so they are close relatives.

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Common cryptops

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Paris cryptops

What is the difference between a common cryptops and a paris cryptops?

Each point below is worked out from a pair of recorded values.

  • Both belong to the genus Cryptops, so they are close relatives.
  • They are on record for 2 of the same countries (the common cryptops for 6 in total, the paris cryptops for 9). Country data is incomplete and can include zoos, so this does not show whether they meet in the wild.

Side by side

Common cryptopsParis cryptops
Scientific nameCryptops hortensisCryptops parisi
FamilyCryptopidaeCryptopidae
OrderScolopendromorphaScolopendromorpha
WeightNot recordedNot recorded
LengthNot recordedNot recorded
LifespanNot recordedNot recorded
Main foodNot recordedNot recorded
HabitatNot recordedNot recorded
Conservation statusNot recordedNot recorded
Countries recorded69

Full record: Common cryptopsFull record: Paris cryptopsCompare other animals