Invertebrates > Peripatidae & Velvet Worms
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Mexican Velvet WormScientific Name: Oroperipatus eiseniCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: Peripatidae & Velvet WormsSize: Body length: 1.5–2.8 in (3.8–7.0 cm)Weight: 0.03–0.08 oz (0.8–2.3 g)Lifespan: 3–5 years in humid microhabitatsDiet:...
Invertebrates > Peripatidae & Velvet Worms
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Costa Rican Velvet WormScientific Name: Epiperipatus biolleyiCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: Peripatidae & Velvet WormsSize: Body length: 2.0–3.2 in (5.0–8.0 cm)Weight: 0.04–0.11 oz (1.2–3.0 g)Lifespan: 3–6 years in wild humid forest...
Invertebrates > Peripatidae & Velvet Worms
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Solórzano’s Giant Velvet WormScientific Name: Peripatus solorzanoiCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: Peripatidae & Velvet WormsSize: Body length: 6.0–8.7 in (15–22 cm); the largest living onychophoran in the worldWeight: 0.7–1.2 oz...
Invertebrates > Peripatidae & Velvet Worms
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Acacio’s Velvet WormScientific Name: Peripatus acacioiCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: Peripatidae & Velvet WormsSize: Body length: 1.2–2.8 in (3–7 cm); Diameter: 0.2–0.3 in (5–8 mm)Weight: 0.03–0.10 oz (1–3 g); soft-bodied...
