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Heterometrus longimanus handling cupping
Heterometrus longimanus, the Black Emperor Scorpion or Asian forest scorpion, is a species of scorpions belonging to the family Scorpionidae.
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- Heterometrus longimanus handling cupping
- Heterometrus longimanus the asian forest scorpion
- Description
- Distribution and habitat
- References
Heterometrus longimanus the asian forest scorpion
Description
Heterometrus longimanus can reach an average length of 10–12 centimetres (3.9–4.7 in). Body color is uniformly black. These scorpions are viviparous.
Distribution and habitat
This species is native to southern Asia (Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines and Singapore). It inhabits the humid tropical rainforest.
References
Heterometrus longimanus Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA