Ribautia imparata is a species of centipede in the Geophilidae family. It is endemic to Australia, and was first described in 1911 by Austrian myriapodologist Carl Attems. Description These centipedes can reach 35 mm in length. Males of this species have 45 to 51 pairs of legs; females have 47 to 55 leg pairs. Distribution The species occurs in south-west Western Australia. Behaviour The centipedes are solitary terrestrial predators that inhabit plant litter, soil and rotting wood. References imparata Centipedes of Australia Endemic fauna of Australia Fauna of Western Australia Animals described in 1911 Taxa named by Carl Attems