Heterometrus kanarensis

Heterometrus kanarensis is a scorpion species found in Karnataka, India. It is mostly found in the Western Ghats, which is a biodiversity hotspot and a World Heritage Site. It is an endangered species. Habitat destruction is the reason for its dwindling numbers.

Heterometrus kanarensis
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H. kanarensis
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Heterometrus kanarensis
Pokock, 1900

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