Scolopendra paradoxa is a species of centipede in the family Scolopendridae.

[1] The centipede is endemic to the Philippines.

[2] S. paradoxa grows to 14 cm (5.5 in) in length and has teal-coloured legs.

[3] Carles Doménech, the person who first described the species gained minor controversy after it was found that the specimens were obtained illegally.

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