A synopsis of centipedes in Brazilian caves: hidden species diversity that needs conservation (Myriapoda, Chilopoda) Author Chagas-Jr, Amazonas https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3827-378X Departamento de Biologia e Zoologia, Instituto de Biociencias, Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso, Avenida Fernando Correa da Costa, 2367, Boa Esperanca, 78060 - 900, Cuiaba, MT, Brasil amazonaschagas@gmail.com Author Bichuette, Maria Elina https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9515-4832 Laboratorio de Estudos Subterraneos, Departamento de Ecologia e Biologia Evolutiva, Universidade Federal de Sao Carlos, Rodovia Washington Luis, Km 235, CP 676, 13565 - 905 Sao Carlos, SP, Brasil text ZooKeys 2018 2018-02-12 737 13 56 http://dx.doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.737.20307 journal article http://dx.doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.737.20307 1313-2970-737-13 87B31942088B46DEB3AF10F04BA2EA08 FF98D537FFF0FFAEFFC9FFAFFF80D352 1222254 Scolopendropsis sp. Material examined. PARA : Canaa dos Carajas ( Equatorial Rainforest and " Campos Rupestres "), Iron Ore: Caverna ST 0022, (UFMT) 1 spec , 02.ii.2016 , BioEspeleo Consultoria Ambiental . Distribution. The species was found only in a single iron ore cave from Para . Accidental in caves. Habitat. Unknown. Conservation . Due to heavy impact from mining, the region must be considered in conservation projects. As the species appears to be novel, more samples are needed for detailed taxonomical studies.