Parabuthus mossambicensis, the orange flattail scorpion, is a species of highly venomous scorpion found in southern Africa. The scorpion is reddish brown to orange and grows up to 80mm in length.
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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 genus. Parabuthus spp Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Parabuthus pallidus — considered venomous
- Parabuthus kraepelini — considered venomous
- Parabuthus capensis — considered venomous
- Parabuthus raudus — considered venomous
- Parabuthus planicauda — considered venomous
- Parabuthus brevimanus — considered venomous
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Arachnida
- Order
- Scorpiones
- Family
- Buthidae
- Genus
- Parabuthus
- Species
- Parabuthus mossambicensis
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