description Parabuthus planicauda Overview
Parabuthus planicauda is a South African buthid scorpion described by Pocock in 1889, endemic to the Western, Northern and Eastern Cape and Free State.
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Where is Parabuthus planicauda found?
Parabuthus planicauda is endemic to South Africa. Records cover the Western Cape, Northern Cape, Eastern Cape, and Free State.
When was Parabuthus planicauda described?
Pocock described Parabuthus planicauda in 1889. It is identified as a South African buthid scorpion.
Which South African regions are included in its range?
The recorded endemic range includes the Western Cape, Northern Cape, Eastern Cape, and Free State. Those four regions are the key geographic markers for the species.
How is Parabuthus planicauda different from the Iberian Buthus ibericus?
Parabuthus planicauda is endemic to South Africa, including the Western, Northern, and Eastern Cape and Free State. Buthus ibericus is recorded from western Spain and Portugal, making the geographic distinction clear.
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