Urodacus megamastigus
| Urodacus megamastigus | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Scorpiones |
| Family: | Urodacidae |
| Genus: | Urodacus |
| Species: | U. megamastigus |
| Binomial name | |
| Urodacus megamastigus L.E.Koch, 1977[1] | |
Urodacus megamastigus is a species of scorpion in the Urodacidae family. It is endemic to Australia, and was first described in 1977 by L. E. Koch.[1]
Description
The holotype is 75 mm in length. Colouration is mainly clay yellow, brownish on the legs.[1]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in western Western Australia.[1][2]
References
- ^ a b c d Koch, LE (1977). "The taxonomy, geographic distribution and evolutionary radiation of Australo-Papuan scorpions" (PDF). Records of the Western Australian Museum. 5 (2): 83–367 [229]. Retrieved 10 February 2023.
- ^ "Species Urodacus megamastigus L.E. Koch, 1977". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. Retrieved 10 February 2023.