Javanimetrus cyaneus

Javanimetrus cyaneus
Javanimetrus cyaneus from Java
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Chelicerata
Class: Arachnida
Order: Scorpiones
Family: Scorpionidae
Genus: Javanimetrus
Species:
J. cyaneus
Binomial name
Javanimetrus cyaneus
(C. L. Koch, 1836)
Synonyms
  • Buthus cyaneus C. L. Koch, 1836
  • Buthus defensor C. L. Koch, 1837
  • Buthus heros C. L. Koch, 1837
  • Buthus reticulatus C. L. Koch, 1837
  • Buthus setosus C. L. Koch, 1841
  • Heterometrus cyaneus Simon, 1872
  • Heterometrus luzonenis Couzijn, 1981
  • Pandinus indicus Karsch, 1884

Javanimetrus cyaneus, the Asian blue forest scorpion, is a species of scorpions belonging to the family Scorpionidae.[1]

Description

Javanimetrus cyaneus can reach a length of 12–15 cm (4.7–5.9 in). These scorpions are dark black, with blue reflections. The body is strongly granulated. This species is classified as harmful, as the sting causes moderate to severe pain, but without further consequences.[2]

Distribution and habitat

This species is native to Borneo, the Philippines, and Indonesia. It can be found in tropical rainforests and wetland forests, usually under stones or fallen trees.[2]

References

  1. ^ Rein, J.O. (2022). "Scorpionidae Latreille, 1802". The Scorpion Files. Norges Teknisk-Naturvitenskapelige Universitet. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
  2. ^ a b "Chrisological.de". Archived from the original on 2016-11-20. Retrieved 2015-02-12.


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