Spintherobolus papilliferus
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Spintherobolus papilliferus faces severe habitat degradation from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in southeastern United States. The species' specialized requirements for undisturbed forest floor microhabitats make it particularly vulnerable to fragmentation and soil disturbance. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that affect the moisture-dependent environments this millipede requires for survival.
Habitat
This millipede inhabits the leaf litter and upper soil layers of mature deciduous and mixed forests in the southeastern United States. It requires consistently moist microhabitats with rich organic matter and minimal disturbance to the forest floor structure.
