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Southern Bothriurid Scorpion

Cercophonius squama

A small terrestrial scorpion native to southern South America, characterized by its compact body and distinctive morphological features typical of the Bothriuridae family.

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Ecology & Habitat

Habitat

Rocky areas, dry scrublands, and grasslands in southern Chile and Argentina, typically in elevations ranging from 0-2,000 meters above sea level.

Ecological Role

Plays a crucial role in controlling insect populations and serving as a prey and predator in arid ecosystem food webs

Morphology

SKIN COAT Dark brown to black exoskeleton with granular surface texture providing camouflage
LIMBS WINGS Eight legs with tarsal segments, equipped with sensory hairs for detecting environmental vibrations
HEAD SENSORY Possesses pedipalps with chelae, multiple sensory setae, and compound eyes for environmental navigation
BODY STRUCTURE Small scorpion, typically 4-6 cm in total length, with robust exoskeleton and segmented body

Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: george_vaughan

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Related Species in Bothriuridae

Bothriurus asper

Brazilobothriurus pantanalensis

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