| Urodacus butleri | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Scorpiones |
| Family: | Urodacidae |
| Genus: | Urodacus |
| Species: | U. butleri |
| Binomial name | |
| Urodacus butleri Volschenk, Harvey & Prendini, 2012 [1] | |
Urodacus butleri is a species of scorpion in the Urodacidae family. It is endemic to Australia, and was first described in 2012. [1]
The specific epithet butleri honours Australian naturalist, conservation consultant and television presenter Harry Butler. [1]
The species grows to about 50–70 mm in length. [2] Colouration is mainly dark brown. [1]
The species has been recorded from Barrow Island and the adjacent Pilbara region of Western Australia on consolidated sandy substrates. [1]
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