Urodacus koolanensis

Urodacus koolanensis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Chelicerata
Class: Arachnida
Order: Scorpiones
Family: Urodacidae
Genus: Urodacus
Species:
U. koolanensis
Binomial name
Urodacus koolanensis
L.E.Koch, 1977[1]

Urodacus koolanensis is a species of scorpion in the Urodacidae family. It is endemic to Australia, and was first described in 1977 by L. E. Koch.[1]

Description

The holotype is 60 mm in length. Colouration is mainly yellowish-brown.[1]

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in north-western Western Australia.[1][2]

References

  1. ^ a b c d Koch, LE (1977). "The taxonomy, geographic distribution and evolutionary radiation of Australo-Papuan scorpions" (PDF). Records of the Western Australian Museum. 5 (2): 83–367 [226]. Retrieved 10 February 2023.
  2. ^ "Species Urodacus koolanensis L.E. Koch, 1977". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. Retrieved 10 February 2023.
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