Millipede

About

How millipede lives

Millipedes crawl through leaf litter, breaking down decaying plant material in moist habitats. Millipedes usually have two pairs of legs on most body segments. Forest habitats reward animals that can climb, hide, or move quietly through layered vegetation.

Conservation

Status and habitat pressure

Stable populations still depend on habitat quality, food availability, and low human pressure. Protecting millipede also depends on keeping forest, rainforest habitats healthy and connected.

Common species still depend on habitat quality, clean water, food webs, and low disturbance.

Quick Facts

Things to notice

• Millipedes usually have two pairs of legs on most body segments.
• Short life cycles allow many insects to adapt quickly to seasonal changes.
• Forest habitats reward animals that can climb, hide, or move quietly through layered vegetation.
• Stable populations still depend on habitat quality, food availability, and low human pressure.