African Whip Scorpion

Etienneus africanus · Order: Uropygi · Family: Thelyphonidae

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African Whip Scorpion
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The African whip scorpion is the only uropygid species found on the continent. Its sole species, Etienneus africanus, occurs in West Africa.

Source: Wikipedia

Where it comes from

Etienneus africanus is distributed in West Africa.

Source: Wikipedia

Same family (Thelyphonidae)

Giant VinegaroonGiant VinegaroonMastigoproctus giganteusCan stingTohono VinegaroonTohono VinegaroonMastigoproctus tohonoCan irritate skinThelyphonus sepiarisThelyphonus sepiarisThelyphonus sepiaris

Sources

  • Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Etienneus

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