Biology:Heterometrus cyaneus

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Short description: Species of scorpion

Heterometrus cyaneus
Scorpionidae - Heterometrus cyaneus.JPG
Heterometrus cyaneus from Java
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Chelicerata
Class: Arachnida
Order: Scorpiones
Family: Scorpionidae
Genus: Heterometrus
Species:
H. cyaneus
Binomial name
Heterometrus cyaneus
(C. L. Koch, 1836)
Synonyms
  • Buthus cyaneus C. L. Koch, 1836
  • Buthus defensor C. L. Koch, 1837
  • Buthus heros C. L. Koch, 1837
  • Buthus reticulatus C. L. Koch, 1837
  • Buthus setosus C. L. Koch, 1841
  • Heterometrus luzonenis Couzijn, 1981
  • Pandinus indicus Karsch, 1884

Heterometrus cyaneus, the Asian blue forest scorpion, is a species of scorpions belonging to the family Scorpionidae.[1]

Description

Heterometrus cyaneus can reach a length of 12–15 cm (4.7–5.9 in). These scorpions are dark black, with blue reflections. The body is strongly granulated. This species is classified as harmful, as the sting causes moderate to severe pain, but without further consequences.[2]

Distribution and habitat

This species is native to Borneo, the Philippines, and Indonesia. It can be found in tropical rainforests and wetland forests, usually under stones or fallen trees.[2]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q3134809 entry