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Pandinus imperator
The emperor scorpion (Pandinus imperator) is one of the largest species of scorpion in the world, with adults averaging about 20 centimetres (7.9 in) in length. However, some species of forest scorpions are fairly similar to the emperor scorpion in size, and one scorpion, Heterometrus swammerdami, holds the record for being the world's largest scorpion at 9 inches (23 cm) in length.[2] The life span of the emperor scorpion usually ranges from 5 to 8 years when held in captivity.[3]
The emperor scorpion is an African rainforest species.[7] It is found in a number of African countries, including Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Guinea, Togo, Liberia, Mali, Nigeria, and Sierra Leone.[8] This species inhabits both tropical forest and open savannas. The emperor scorpion burrows beneath the soil and hides beneath rocks and debris [9], and also often burrows in termite mounds. [10]
source: wikipedia.com
Spotted on Sep 24, 2011
Submitted on Sep 24, 2011
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Hi Norman. Since this is an African species, and the spotting is marked from the Philippines, is this a mounted or captive specimen?