Coastal Robust Scorpion

Urodacus novaehollandiae, also known as the coastal burrowing scorpion or black sand scorpion, is a species of scorpion in the Urodacidae family. It is endemic to Australia, and was first described in 1861 by German naturaliat Wilhelm Peters.

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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

• Urodacus manicatus — considered venomous
• Opistophthalmus austerus — considered venomous
• Euscorpius tergestinus — considered venomous
• Nebo hierichonticus — considered venomous
• Uroctonus mordax — considered venomous
• Urodacus elongatus — considered venomous

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Arthropoda

Class

Arachnida

Order

Scorpiones

Family

Urodacidae

Genus

Urodacus

Species

Urodacus novaehollandiae

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