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Introduction to the knowledge of Yaeyama scorpion species

2022-01-23 / 615 Read

The Yae Mountain Scorpion (Latin name: Liocheles australasiae) is distributed in Southeast Asia, and its habitat is ventilated and humid. The Yaeyama scorpion branch in Japan shows signs of hibernation, while those in Taiwan and Hong Kong do not. One of the three known hermaphroditic scorpions in the world, which reproduces on its own without having to mate with other scorpions. Timid, easily nervous, will roll over and play dead. Yaeyama scorpion is a special kind of scorpion. It is not only a small scorpion, it is almost non-toxic, and it may even have gradually lost the ability to use its tail sting.

Introduction

Yae Shan Scorpion

Chinese name: Yae Shan Scorpion

Latin name: Liocheles australasiae

Kingdom: Animalia

Door: Arthropoda

Class: Arachnida

Distribution area: Lanyu, Green Island, Kenting National Park, Pingtung Wutai, Singapore, Miyako Island and other islands

Reproduction: Ovoviviparous

English Name: Ryukyu island scorpion