Uroplectes olivaceus is a scorpion of the family Buthidae.[1] The species are 60 mm in length, are black colored, and have fine granulations on their tails.[2] Their venom is not deadly to humans; however, it might cause some swelling.[3]
| Uroplectes olivaceus | |
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| Uroplectes olivaceus with young, Soutpansberg, South Africa | |
Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Scorpiones |
| Family: | Buthidae |
| Genus: | Uroplectes |
| Species: | U. olivaceus
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| Binomial name | |
| Uroplectes olivaceus (Pocock, 1896)
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References
edit- ^ "Swaziland's Biodiversity - Invertebrates Checklists". Swaziland: Swaziland National Trust Commission. Retrieved 5 January 2010.
- ^ Description
- ^ Treatment
External links
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