description Uroplectes olivaceus Overview
Uroplectes olivaceus is a species of scorpion in the family Buthidae and genus Uroplectes. Described by Reginald Innes Pocock in 1896, it is recorded from South Africa, Eswatini, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe. Field guides may call it the olive lesser-thicktail scorpion, a common name that distinguishes it from other southern African Uroplectes species. The taxon is relevant to arachnological surveys and regional scorpion identification.
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What is Uroplectes olivaceus?
Uroplectes olivaceus is a scorpion in the family Buthidae and the genus Uroplectes. Field guides may call it the olive lesser-thicktail scorpion.
Who described Uroplectes olivaceus?
Reginald Innes Pocock described the species in 1896. The scientific name places it in the African scorpion genus Uroplectes.
Where is Uroplectes olivaceus found?
It is recorded from South Africa, Eswatini, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe. These records place it in southern and southeastern Africa rather than Europe or North America.
What does the common name olive lesser-thicktail scorpion refer to?
The name refers to the species' olive coloration and its membership in the lesser-thicktail group of scorpions. Common names can vary, so the scientific name Uroplectes olivaceus is the more precise identifier.
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