A venomous scorpion species belonging to the genus Parabuthus, native to African regions with arid and semi-arid ecosystems. Named after the renowned German arachnologist Karl Kraepelin.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Dry savanna, rocky terrains, and desert-adjacent regions of Southern Africa, particularly in countries like Namibia, Botswana, and South Africa
Ecological Role
Important predator in arid ecosystem food webs, controlling insect populations and serving as prey for larger predators
Morphology
- SKIN COAT Chitinous exoskeleton with dark brown to black coloration, providing camouflage in arid environments
- LIMBS WINGS Eight legs with fine sensory hairs, powerful pedipalps with chelae for prey capture
- HEAD SENSORY Pectines as primary sensory organs, multiple eyes with varying light sensitivity
- BODY STRUCTURE Segmented exoskeleton, typical buthid scorpion body plan with 5-6 metasomal segments, average body length 50-70 mm
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
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