Lychas serratus

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Lychas serratus
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Chelicerata
Class: Arachnida
Order: Scorpiones
Family: Buthidae
Genus: Lychas
Species:
L. serratus
Binomial name
Lychas serratus
(Pocock, 1891) [1]

Lychas serratus is a species of scorpion that is endemic to the island of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean. [2] It was last seen in 1868, and was thought to be extinct for more than 150 years.

It was found on Coin de Mire, a northern island of Mauritius; [3] its discovery raised hope in the conservation sector. [3]

Description and behaviour

It is a small scorpion, of lightish-brown colour. It measures 4–5 cm (1.6–2.0 in) and weighs around 3 g (0.11 oz). It hides in crevices or under tree bark. It is mainly nocturnal and has a painful sting, although not deadly. [4]

References

  1. ↑ "Lychas serratus (Pocock, 1891)". Global Biodiversity Information Facility . Retrieved 2025-01-17.
  2. ↑ Citizen science observations for Lychas serratus at iNaturalist
  3. 1 2 "CONSIDÉRÉ ÉTEINT— SUR LE COIN DE MIRE: Redécouverte du scorpion "Lychas serratus"". Le Mauricien (in French). 2013-04-13. Retrieved 2025-01-16.
  4. ↑ Irlepenne, Samuel (2013-04-18). "Maurice : Un scorpion disparu depuis 150 ans refait son apparition". Zinfos974 (in French). Retrieved 2025-01-16.


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