A small buthid scorpion species endemic to the Middle Eastern region, first described by František Kovařík in 2012, characterized by its unique morphological traits within the Compsobuthus genus.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Arid and semi-arid environments of Yemen, Jordan, Israel, and Somaliland, typically found in rocky terrain, desert margins, and sparse vegetation zones
Ecological Role
Plays a crucial role in desert ecosystem food webs as a predatory arthropod, controlling insect populations and serving as prey for larger predators
Morphology
- SKIN COAT Exoskeleton with chitinous cuticle, providing protection and water conservation in arid environments
- LIMBS WINGS Eight legs with tarsal segments, adapted for terrestrial locomotion in rocky, uneven terrain
- HEAD SENSORY Possesses multiple sensory setae, pedipalps with chelae for predation, and metasoma with venomous telson
- BODY STRUCTURE Small scorpion, typically 40-60 mm in total length, with slender, segmented body consisting of prosoma and mesosoma, characterized by dark brown to black coloration
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
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