Urodacus sp. nov
Size: 70-80mm
Ecomorphotype: Rock Scrape Dweller
Description: A member of the endemic Australian Urodacidae family, whose closest relatives include members of the Scorpionidae inc., Heterometrus, Opisthophthalmus, and Pandinus.
In the same species group as U. elongatus, manicatus and planimanus this undescribed species is a rock dweller of the Gawler Ranges,South Australia.
Adult Female
Adult Female
A: Metasoma. B: Pedipalp. C: Operculum with visible spermatocleutrum
Habitat
Reference:
Koch, L. E. 1977. The taxonomy, geographic distribution and evolutionary radiation of Australo-Papuan scorpions. Records of the Western Australian Museum 5 (2):83-367.