Buthacus arenicola, (Simon, 1885)

Family: Buthidae, (C.L. Koch, 1837)

Genus: Buthacus, (Birula, 1908)

Distribution: 

• Algeria, Libya, Morocco, Tunisia.

Natural Habitat:

• Sandy and rocky deserts or in semi-arid stepp areas.

Natural climate:

• World Climate Index

Size:

• 5,2cm-5,5cm.

Pectinal tooth count:

• Male: 27-31.

• Female: 21-25.

Breeding:

• Male adult: 7. instar.

• Female adult: 7. instar -> (Reach adulthood in about 1 year).

• Size of litter: Until 24.

• Gestation time: 4-5 months.

• Solitaire!

Conclusion:

• Very venomous and aggressive.

• Dug under stones, but also places small caves.

• Females eat young (i1) immediately in case of disturbance.

• Breeding and mating easy to medium.

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  Buthacus arenicola, Female

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  Buthacus arenicola, Female Metasoma

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  Buthacus arenicola, Male Metasoma

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  Buthacus arenicola, Male

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  Buthacus arenicola

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References:

1. Wikipedia:Buthacus 2. FURTHER CONSIDERATIONS ON THE GENUS BUTHACUS BIRULA, 1908 (SCORPIONES, BUTHIDAE), WITH A DESCRIPTION OF ONE NEW SPECIES AND TWO NEW SUBSPECIES by Wilson R. Lourenço

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