Tasmanophilus opinatus is a species of centipede in the Zelanophilidae family. It is endemic to Australia, and was first described in 1845 by British entomologist George Newport. Distribution The species occurs in south-eastern Australia, in Victoria and Tasmania. Behaviour The centipedes are solitary terrestrial predators that inhabit plant litter, soil and rotting wood. References opinatus Centipedes of Australia Endemic fauna of Australia Fauna of Tasmania Fauna of Victoria (Australia) Animals described in 1845 Taxa named by George Newport