Hadogenes troglodytes
Hadogenes troglodytes is a species of scorpion from southern Africa. It is commonly known as the flat rock scorpion and commonly sold on the exotic pet market.[1] It was once regarded as having the longest recorded body length of any scorpion, reaching up to 20 cm,[2] however Heterometrus swammerdami currently holds the record for being the world's largest scorpion at 9 inches (23 cm) in length.[3]
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| Hadogenes troglodytes (Peters, 1861) | |
See also
References
- Stephen W. Bullington (1996). "7 No. 5". Natural History and Captive Care of the Flat Rock Scorpion, Hadogenes troglodytes. The Vivarium Magazine. pp. 18–21.
- Fred Punzo (2000). "Scorpions (Scorpiones)". Desert arthropods: life history variations. Springer. pp. 128–138. ISBN 978-3-540-66041-5.
- Manny Rubio (2000). "Commonly Available Scorpions". Scorpions: Everything About Purchase, Care, Feeding, and Housing. Barron's. pp. 26–27. ISBN 978-0-7641-1224-9.
The Guinness Book of Records claims [...] Heterometrus swammerdami, to be the largest scorpion in the world [9 inches (23 cm)].
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