Biology:Liocheles karschii

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Short description: Species of scorpion

Liocheles karschii
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Liocheles karschii from New Guinea
Scientific classification
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Scorpiones
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L. karschii
Binomial name
Liocheles karschii
(Keyserling, 1885)
Synonyms
  • Hormurus karschii Keyserling, 1885
  • Hormurus karschii keyensis Kraepelin, 1914
  • Hormurus papuanus Kraepelin, 1914

Liocheles karschii is a species of scorpion belonging to the family Hormuridae.[1]

Description

Liocheles karschii can reach a length of about 80 millimetres (3.1 in). Carapace is brown or dark brown, while tergites, legs, ventral surface and sternites are yellowish brown. Some specimens may be blackish brown or almost completely black.[2]

Distribution

This species is present in Australia (Queensland) and Papua New Guinea.[3][4]

Habitat

These scorpions can be found in the primeval rainforest at an elevation of 300–400 metres (980–1,310 ft) above sea level.[5]

References

External links

Wikidata ☰ Q3241748 entry