Heterometrus cyaneus
| Heterometrus cyaneus | |
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| Heterometrus cyaneus from Java | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Chelicerata |
| Order: | Scorpiones |
| Family: | Scorpionidae |
| Genus: | Heterometrus |
| Species: | H. cyaneus |
| Binomial name | |
| Heterometrus cyaneus (C. L. Koch, 1836) | |
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Heterometrus cyaneus, the Asian Blue Forest Scorpion, is a species of scorpions belonging to the family Scorpionidae. [1]
Description
Heterometrus cyaneus can reach a length of 12–15 centimetres (4.7–5.9 in). These scorpions are dark black, with blue reflections. Body is strongly granulated. This species is classified as harmful, as the sting causes moderate to severe pain but without further consequences. [2]
Distribution and habitat
This species is native to Borneo, Philippines and Indonesia. It can be found in tropical rainforests and wetland forests, usually under stones or fallen trees. [2]
References
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