A small to medium-sized scorpion species endemic to South America, belonging to the Bothriuridae family, characterized by its distinctive morphological features and regional distribution.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Rocky terrain, grasslands, and dry scrublands in southern South American regions, particularly in Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay. Typically found in areas with abundant ground cover and rocky substrates.
Ecological Role
Plays a crucial role in local ecosystem control of insect populations, serving as an intermediate predator in arid and semi-arid ecological niches.
Morphology
- SKIN COAT Chitinous exoskeleton with granular microsculpture providing protective camouflage
- LIMBS WINGS Eight legs with sharp tarsal segments, powerful pincers (chelicerae), robust metasoma with venomous telson
- HEAD SENSORY Possesses pair of median and lateral eyes, highly sensitive pedipalps with chelae for prey manipulation
- BODY STRUCTURE Compact body with a segmented exoskeleton, typically 4-6 cm in total length, dark brown to black coloration with granular surface texture
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
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