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Urodacus butleri

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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. ^ a b c d e 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.
  2. ^ Mark A. Newton (2016). "Urodacus butleri". The Spiral Burrow – Australian Scorpions. Retrieved 7 February 2023.
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Urodacus butleri: Brief Summary

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Urodacus butleri is a species of scorpion in the Urodacidae family. It is endemic to Australia, and was first described in 2012.

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