Hottentotta tamulus is a highly venomous scorpion species endemic to the Indian subcontinent, known for its potent neurotoxic venom that can cause severe clinical complications in humans.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Found predominantly in tropical and subtropical regions of India, particularly in Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh, inhabiting rocky terrain, grasslands, and agricultural landscapes
Ecological Role
Plays a crucial role in local ecosystem control of insect populations, serving as an important predator in arid and semi-arid ecosystems
Morphology
SKIN COATHard chitinous exoskeleton with granular texture, providing protection against environmental stressors
LIMBS WINGSFour pairs of walking legs, robust pedipalps with large, powerful pincers used for hunting and defense
HEAD SENSORYEquipped with multiple sensory setae, pectines for substrate detection, and well-developed chelicerae for prey manipulation
BODY STRUCTURESegmented exoskeleton, approximately 7-9 cm in total length, reddish-brown coloration with darker metasomal segments
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Dinesh Valke from Thane, India
