A venomous arachnid species native to arid and semi-arid regions of the Middle East and North Africa, known for its potent neurotoxic venom and distinctive golden-yellow coloration with five keels along its metasoma.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Desert and rocky terrain environments in countries like Israel, Jordan, Egypt, and Sudan, typically found in areas with sparse vegetation and rocky substrates at elevations between 0-1,500 meters
Ecological Role
Critical predator in desert ecosystems, controlling insect populations and serving as prey for larger predators like birds and small mammals
Morphology
SKIN COATChitinous exoskeleton with waxy cuticle preventing water loss in arid environments
LIMBS WINGSEight legs with chelate pincers, powerful metasoma (tail) with venomous stinger at terminal segment
HEAD SENSORYPossess two pairs of eyes, highly sensitive pedipalps for detecting prey and environmental vibrations
BODY STRUCTURELength 10-14 cm, robust exoskeleton with five pronounced longitudinal keels on tail segment, golden-yellow to light brown coloration
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Alastair Rae from London, United Kingdom
