VU

Luminous Centipede

Geophilus carpophagus

Unknown

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Géophile carpophage faces significant pressure from agricultural intensification and urbanization across its limited European range. The species' specialized soil-dwelling lifestyle makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation and chemical contamination from pesticides and fertilizers. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered soil moisture regimes and temperature fluctuations that disrupt its underground ecosystem.

Threat summary

Habitat

This centipede species inhabits moist, organic-rich soils in deciduous and mixed forests, particularly favoring areas with deep leaf litter and decaying wood. It also occurs in well-established gardens and parks with minimal chemical treatment, requiring stable soil conditions with consistent moisture levels.

TERRESTRIAL· major

Threatened in Austria

VU

Lepiota echinella

Unknown
EN

Lyophyllum deliberatum

Unknown
VU

Large Tree-chernes

Dendrochernes cyrneus

Unknown
EN

Pipizella nigriana

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Luminous Centipede classified as Vulnerable?
Luminous Centipede is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Géophile carpophage faces significant pressure from agricultural intensification and urbanization across its limited European range. The species' specialized soil-dwelling lifestyle makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation and chemical contamination from pesticides and fertilizers. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered soil moisture regimes and temperature fluctuations that disrupt its underground ecosystem.
Where does Luminous Centipede live?
Luminous Centipede occurs in Austria, Belgium, Congo - Kinshasa, Croatia, Czechia, and Denmark (plus 25 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Luminous Centipede?
The main threats to Luminous Centipede are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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