Heterometrus longimanus
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| Heterometrus longimanus from Borneo, Dorsal and ventral views | |
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| Species: | H. longimanus
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| Heterometrus longimanus (Herbst, 1800)
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Heterometrus longimanus, the Vernal forest scorpion, is a species of scorpions belonging to the family Scorpionidae.[1]
Description
H. 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. Retrieved 2015-11-11.
- ^ "Asian Forest Scorpion - Heterometrus longimanus". exotic-pets.co.uk. Retrieved 2015-11-11.
- ^ a b "[ASF] Heterometrus longimanus | Scorpion Forum". scorpion-forum.com. Retrieved 2015-11-11.
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