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Emperor Scorpion Species Introduction

2021-11-18 / 116 Read

The African emperor scorpion belongs to the phylum Arthropoda, Arachnida, and Scorpionidae. It is a very unique pet. One is the Emperor Scorpion (Emperor Scorpion) from the African rainforest, which is the largest and most popular pet scorpion among scorpions. The world's largest scorpion, the African emperor scorpion (Pandinus imperator), is usually called the general scorpion abroad. The members of the emperor genus do not have any subspecies. Remembering their characteristics, it is not easy to be confused with an Asian rainforest scorpion on the domestic market. They have red chelicerae and more rounded, rough-surfaced chelicerae that are flattened when viewed with the pincers upright. The poison sac is round in shape, with orange, red, and dark red color. The venomous needles of the minor emperor scorpions are slender and white to yellow. The minor emperor scorpions will not have the characteristics of territorial awareness and mating. The close relatives of the emperor scorpions include The red claw scorpion.

Introduction

Emperor Scorpion

Chinese name: Emperor Scorpion

Latin name: Pandinus imperator

Nicknames: African emperor scorpion, tyrannical scorpion, giant scorpion

Kingdom: Animalia

Door: Arthropoda

Class: Arachnida

Order: Scorpionidae

Family: Scorpionidae

Distribution area: Central and southern Africa, Congo Democratic Republic, Senegal, Sudan, Tanzania