''Rhinotus purpureus'' is a species of

millipede Millipedes are a group of arthropods that are characterised by having two pairs of jointed legs on most body segments; they are known scientifically as the class Diplopoda, the name derived from this feature. Each double-legged segment is a resu ...

in the family

Siphonotidae Siphonotidae is a family of millipedes in the order Polyzoniida. There are about 15 genera and at least 40 described species in Siphonotidae. Genera ''Orsilochus In Greek mythology, Orsilochus (Ancient Greek: Ὀρσίλοχος), Ortil ...

. It is found in the Caribbean, Central America, North America, and South America.

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