Peripatus

Also known as velvet worms, these rare invertebrates have stumpy legs similar to what a caterpillar might have. They live in shady, cool, damp areas, which are best for their permanently-open pores. Peripatus hide deep within rotting logs or under debris like leaves. At night, they hunt for prey such as spiders or beetles, which they catch with a spray of paralyzing, sticky fluid. There are numerous types of peripatus with varying Conservation Status. According to this Department of Conservation NZ document, three species are classified as At Risk-Naturally Uncommon, eight are Not Threatened and one is Data Deficient.