A small buthid scorpion species endemic to the Aegean region, characterized by a distinctly gibbous body shape.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Rocky Mediterranean coastal regions and dry scrublands of Greece and surrounding Aegean islands, typically found in rocky crevices and under stones at elevations between 0-800 meters.
Ecological Role
Important predator in arid ecosystems, controlling insect populations and serving as prey for larger predators like birds and small mammals.
Morphology
SKIN COATExoskeleton with thick cuticle, providing protection against environmental stressors
LIMBS WINGSEight legs with sharp tarsal claws, adapted for climbing rocky terrain and quick movement
HEAD SENSORYPossesses multiple sensory setae, pedipalps with robust chelae for capturing prey, and metasoma with venomous telson
BODY STRUCTURESmall scorpion with a distinctly curved or gibbous carapace, typically 4-6 cm in total length, dark brown to black coloration
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Gioele Tropea, Ersen Yagmur, Halil Koç, Fatih Yeşilyurt, Andrea Rossi
