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Hottentotta conspersus

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Hottentotta conspersus

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Hottentotta conspersus, the Sesriem Scorpion, is a species of scorpion belonging to the family Buthidae.

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Description

Hottentotta conspersus can reach a length of 40–65 millimetres (1.6–2.6 in). Body is sparsely hirsute, with granulated mesosoma and carapace and with seventh metasomal segment. Telson is granulated and very bulbous. Chelae are very narrow. Color varies from yellow to yellowish brown. Carapace and carinae may be black. Chelicerae are yellow without reticulation.

Distribution

This species occurs in Angola and Namibia.

References

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