A venomous arachnid species belonging to the Buthidae family, native to specific regions of Africa, characterized by its distinctive three-lined pattern.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Arid and semi-arid environments including rocky terrains, desert margins, and scrublands in parts of East Africa and the Arabian Peninsula
Ecological Role
Plays crucial role in ecosystem control of insect populations and serves as both predator and prey in complex desert food webs
Morphology
SKIN COATTough, chitinous exoskeleton with brownish-yellow coloration and three distinct longitudinal lines
LIMBS WINGSEight legs with powerful pincers (pedipalps), adapted for hunting and defense
HEAD SENSORYPossesses multiple sensory setae, pectines for detecting environmental vibrations and chemical signals
BODY STRUCTURESegmented exoskeleton with metasoma (tail) containing venomous telson, body length approximately 6-8 cm
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Jonathan Whitaker
