| Lychas serratus | |
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Scientific classification 
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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) | |
Lychas serratus is a species of scorpion that is endemic to the island of Mauritius in the Indian ocean. 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; its discovery rose hope in the conservation sector.
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.
References
- "Lychas serratus (Pocock, 1891)". Global Biodiversity Information Facility. Retrieved 2025-01-17.
- Citizen science observations for Lychas serratus at iNaturalist
- "CONSIDÉRÉ ÉTEINT— SUR LE COIN DE MIRE: Redécouverte du scorpion "Lychas serratus"". Le Mauricien (in French). 2013-04-13. Retrieved 2025-01-16.
- 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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