Emperor Scorpionダイオウサソリ
Pandinus imperatorNE— Not Evaluated
The emperor scorpion is one of the largest scorpion species in the world, a glossy black African rainforest-floor predator known for its relatively mild venom, powerful pincers, and eerie green glow under ultraviolet light.
Emperor Scorpion (reference photo)
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Species Data
- Classification
- Scorpiones / Scorpionidae Source
- Size
- Standard body length about 120–150 mm, with rare large individuals exceeding 170 mm; the record is 220 mm
- Lifespan
- Said to be up to about 10 years
- Diet
- Insectivore Carnivorous, catching insects and other arthropods with its pedipalps and tearing them apart before eating
- Distribution
- Native to the rainforest floor of central to western Africa, resting by day in burrows dug in the ground or under fallen logs. Source
- Sources
- ja.wikipedia.org
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Where to See This Species
Operating facilities registered on this site: Japan 1
Noichi Zoological Park of Kochi PrefectureKochiA 20-minute walk or 13-minute rental-bicycle ride from Noichi Station on the Tosa Kuroshio Railway Gomen-Nahari Line.
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Conservation Story
Conservation Status
Not Evaluated (NE)
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FAQ
- Is the emperor scorpion's sting dangerous?
- Its venom is relatively mild compared to many scorpions, typically causing only localized pain, swelling, or itching, though an anaphylactic reaction is possible in rare cases. Source
- How big does an emperor scorpion get?
- Adults typically measure 120-150 mm, with a maximum recorded length of about 220 mm, making it one of the largest scorpion species. Source
- Why does the emperor scorpion glow under UV light?
- Like most scorpions, compounds in its exoskeleton fluoresce a greenish-blue color when exposed to ultraviolet light. Source
- How many operating facilities are registered here?
- Operating facilities registered on this site: Japan 1 Source
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