Heterometrus kanarensis
| Heterometrus kanarensis | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Chelicerata |
| Order: | Scorpiones |
| Family: | Scorpionidae |
| Genus: | Heterometrus |
| Species: | H. kanarensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Heterometrus kanarensis Pokock, 1900 | |
Heterometrus kanarensis is a scorpion species found in Karnataka state of India. It is mostly found in the Western Ghats which is a biodiversity hotspot and a World Heritage Site. It is an endangered species. Its habitat destruction is the reason for its dwindling numbers.
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