Biology:Heterometrus longimanus
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Short description: Species of scorpion
| Heterometrus longimanus | |
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| Heterometrus longimanus from Borneo, Dorsal and ventral views | |
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Scorpiones |
| Family: | Scorpionidae |
| Genus: | Heterometrus |
| Species: | H. longimanus
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| Binomial name | |
| Heterometrus longimanus (Herbst, 1800)
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Heterometrus longimanus, the Asian forest scorpion, is a species of scorpions belonging to the family Scorpionidae.[1]
Description
Heterometrus longimanus can reach a length of 10–12 centimetres (3.9–4.7 in).[2] Body color is uniformly black. These scorpions are viviparous.[3]
Distribution and habitat
This species is native to southern Asia (Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Singapore), where it inhabits the humid tropical rainforests.[3]
References
- ↑ "BioLib - Heterometrus longimanus (Black Emperor Scorpion)". biolib.cz. https://www.biolib.cz/en/taxon/id132338/. Retrieved 2015-11-11.
- ↑ "Asian Forest Scorpion - Heterometrus longimanus". exotic-pets.co.uk. http://www.exotic-pets.co.uk/asian-forest-scorpion.html. Retrieved 2015-11-11.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "[ASF] Heterometrus longimanus | Scorpion Forum". scorpion-forum.com. http://www.scorpion-forum.com/t8256-asf-heterometrus-longimanus. Retrieved 2015-11-11.
Wikidata ☰ Q3134824 entry
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