description Hadogenes hahni Overview
Hadogenes hahni is a species of flat rock scorpion native to the rocky habitats of southeastern Angola and northern Namibia. First described by Wilhelm Peters in 1862, it belongs to the family Hormuridae. Like other scorpions in this genus, it is adapted to squeezing into narrow rock crevices. This species is part of the diverse arachnid fauna of southern Africa.
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What kind of scorpion is Hadogenes hahni?
Hadogenes hahni is a flat rock scorpion in the family Hormuridae. Its flattened body is characteristic of scorpions adapted to rocky crevices.
Where is Hadogenes hahni found?
The species is native to rocky habitats in southeastern Angola and northern Namibia. Those regions are in southwestern Africa.
Who described Hadogenes hahni?
Wilhelm Peters first described Hadogenes hahni in 1862. The species name is therefore tied to a formal 19th-century taxonomic description.
Why is Hadogenes hahni so flat?
Its flattened shape helps it squeeze into narrow spaces in rocky habitats. This body form is especially useful for a flat rock scorpion living in crevices.
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