
Burrowing scorpions
Scientific name: Opistophthalmus
Burrowing scorpions
Scientific name: Opistophthalmus


Description

Opistophthalmus scorpions are typically heavily built for scorpions, and have broad, powerful claws (chelae). They vary in color from yellow through brown to black, usually with darker or lighter areas. The leg color is typically much lighter than the rest of the body.


Species of Burrowing scorpions


Scientific Classification

Phylum
Arthropods Class
Arachnids Order
Scorpions Family
Burrowing scorpions Genus
Burrowing scorpions