Javanimetrus cyaneus, the Asian blue forest scorpion, is a species of scorpions belonging to the family Scorpionidae.[1]
| Javanimetrus cyaneus | |
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| Javanimetrus cyaneus from Java | |
Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Scorpiones |
| Family: | Scorpionidae |
| Genus: | Javanimetrus |
| Species: | J. cyaneus
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| Binomial name | |
| Javanimetrus cyaneus (C. L. Koch, 1836)
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Description
editJavanimetrus cyaneus can reach a length of 12–15 cm (4.7–5.9 in). These scorpions are dark black, with blue reflections. The body is strongly granulated. This species is classified as harmful, as the sting causes moderate to severe pain, but without further consequences.[2]
Distribution and habitat
editThis species is native to Borneo, the Philippines, and Indonesia. It can be found in tropical rainforests and wetland forests, usually under stones or fallen trees.[2]
References
edit- ^ Rein, J.O. (2022). "Scorpionidae Latreille, 1802". The Scorpion Files. Norges Teknisk-Naturvitenskapelige Universitet. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
- ^ a b "Chrisological.de". Archived from the original on 2016-11-20. Retrieved 2015-02-12.
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