| Urodacus butleri | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Scorpiones |
| Family: | Urodacidae |
| Genus: | Urodacus |
| Species: | U. butleri |
| Binomial name | |
| Urodacus butleri Volschenk, Harvey & Prendini, 2012[1] | |
Urodacus butleri is a species of scorpion in the Urodacidae family. It is endemic to Australia, and was first described in 2012.[1]
Etymology
The specific epithet butleri honours Australian naturalist, conservation consultant and television presenter Harry Butler.[1]
Description
The species grows to about 50–70 mm in length.[2] Colouration is mainly dark brown.[1]
Distribution and habitat
The species has been recorded from Barrow Island and the adjacent Pilbara region of Western Australia on consolidated sandy substrates.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 Volschenk, Erich S; Harvey, Mark S; Prendini, Lorenzo (2012). "A new species of Urodacus (Scorpiones, Urodacidae) from Western Australia" (PDF). American Museum Novitates. 3748: 1–18. Retrieved 9 February 2023.
- ↑ Mark A. Newton (2016). "Urodacus butleri". The Spiral Burrow – Australian Scorpions. Retrieved 7 February 2023.
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