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Asian Forest Scorpion

Heterometrus longimanus (Herbst 1800)

Heterometrus longimanus

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Heterometrus longimanus, the Asian forest scorpion, is a species of scorpions belonging to the family Scorpionidae.[1]

Description

Heterometrus longimanus can reach a length of 10–12 centimetres (3.9–4.7 in).[2] Body color is uniformly black. These scorpions are viviparous.[3]

Distribution and habitat

This species is native to southern Asia (Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Singapore), where it inhabits the humid tropical rainforests.[3]

References

  1. ^ "BioLib - Heterometrus longimanus (Black Emperor Scorpion)". biolib.cz. Retrieved 2015-11-11.
  2. ^ "Asian Forest Scorpion - Heterometrus longimanus". exotic-pets.co.uk. Retrieved 2015-11-11.
  3. ^ a b "[ASF] Heterometrus longimanus | Scorpion Forum". scorpion-forum.com. Retrieved 2015-11-11.
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Heterometrus longimanus: Brief Summary

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Heterometrus longimanus, the Asian forest scorpion, is a species of scorpions belonging to the family Scorpionidae.

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