description Parabuthus calvus Overview
Parabuthus calvus is a species of thick-tailed scorpion in the family Buthidae. It was described by the zoologist William Frederick Purcell in 1898 and is associated with southern Africa. The species has a relatively smooth body surface compared with more noticeably hairy scorpions, and, like other members of its genus, is a venomous predator adapted to dry environments.
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What is Parabuthus calvus?
Parabuthus calvus is a thick-tailed scorpion species in the family Buthidae. It is associated with southern Africa and was described by zoologist William Frederick Purcell in 1898.
When was Parabuthus calvus described?
William Frederick Purcell described the species in 1898. That date refers to its formal zoological description, not necessarily the first observation of the animal.
How does Parabuthus calvus look?
The species has a relatively smooth body surface compared with more noticeably hairy scorpions. Its classification as a thick-tailed scorpion places it in the family Buthidae.
Where is Parabuthus calvus found?
The supplied description associates Parabuthus calvus with southern Africa. It does not give a verified country-level range or habitat map.
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