Rhysida polyacantha is a species of centipede in the Scolopendridae family. It is endemic to Australia, and was first described in 1985 by L. E. Koch. Distribution The species occurs in the Northern Territory, Queensland and Western Australia. Behaviour The centipedes are solitary terrestrial predators that inhabit plant litter, soil and rotting wood. References polyacantha Centipedes of Australia Endemic fauna of Australia Fauna of New South Wales Fauna of Queensland Fauna of Western Australia Animals described in 1985