Flinders Ranges Scorpion

Urodacus elongatus, commonly known as the Flinders Range scorpion, is a species of scorpion belonging to the family Urodacidae. They are endemic to the Flinders Ranges of South Australia. They were described by L.E. Koch in 1977.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

Considered venomous. Public sources list it as such; we have not verified this individually. The note covers its whole order. All scorpions sting; most are medically minor Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

• Anuroctonus pococki — considered venomous
• Opistophthalmus glabrifrons — considered venomous
• Opistophthalmus austerus — considered venomous
• Urodacus novaehollandiae — considered venomous
• Anuroctonus phaiodactylus — considered venomous
• Urodacus yaschenkoi — considered venomous

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Arthropoda

Class

Arachnida

Order

Scorpiones

Family

Urodacidae

Genus

Urodacus

Species

Urodacus elongatus

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