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)
Photo: Mike Baird / CC BY 2.0 / Source / cropped

Species Data

Classification
Scorpiones / Scorpionidae Source
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

Did You Know?

  • Under ultraviolet light, its body glows a greenish-blue color, a trait shared by most scorpions. Source
  • Its venom is relatively mild, usually causing only localized swelling and itching, though anaphylactic shock is possible in rare cases. Source

Where to See This Species

1 facilities · 0 individuals

高知県立のいち動物公園 (Kouchi Kenritsu Noichi Doubutsu Kouen)Kochi土佐くろしお鉄道ごめん・なはり線「のいち駅」から徒歩20分またはレンタサイクル13分。

高知県立のいち動物公園のWikipedia記事に飼育種として記載 Source

Conservation Story

Conservation Status

IUCNの評価区分は資料上明確でないためnullとした。国際取引は管理対象である。

Habitat

西アフリカの熱帯林とサバンナ。

Threats

  • 国際取引のための採集
  • 生息地の改変

Conservation & Breeding Efforts

  • 国際取引の管理
  • 飼育下繁殖

Sources

en.wikipedia.org

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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

Source: ja.wikipedia.org en.wikipedia.org