Seychelles giant millipede

The Seychelles giant millipede (Sechelleptus seychellarum) is a species of millipede endemic to Seychelles.

The species has been listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. The species inhabits 14 islands within the Seychelles, with an extent of occurrence of 600 km2, and occupancy area of 37 km2.

The species is found to have a higher density in elevated areas with a presence of rock coverage, and use granite rock crevices, fallen logs, and other rotting wood debris as diurnal refuges in forested habitats.

The species is threatened by the introduction and spread of the non native Bamboo plant Bambusa vulgaris, who's presence is associated with lower population density within the species. The leaf litter of Bambusa vulgaris can also outnumber the leaf litter of native flora, which the species feeds on, creating a lack of suitable food resources for the species.

In terms of diet, the species prefers to feed on the softer freshly fallen leaf litter of species including Pisonia grandis and Ficus sp.