A venomous arachnid species endemic to the Waigeo Island region in Indonesia, belonging to the Hormuridae family of scorpions.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Tropical forests and rocky terrains of the West Papuan islands, predominantly in humid, warm environments with dense vegetation
Ecological Role
Plays a crucial role in local ecosystem control by regulating insect populations and serving as prey for larger predators
Morphology
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SKIN COAT
Dark brown to black exoskeleton with chitinous protective covering
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LIMBS WINGS
Eight legs with powerful chelae (pincers), robust walking legs, and a distinctive curved telson with venomous stinger
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HEAD SENSORY
Equipped with multiple sensory setae, pectines for chemical detection, and highly sensitive metasoma for environmental perception
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BODY STRUCTURE
Typical scorpion body plan with segmented exoskeleton, measuring approximately 6-8 cm in total length
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: https://doi.org/10.3897/evolsyst.3.37464
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