Calchas (scorpion) explained

Calchas is a genus of scorpions in the family Iuridae. At least four species in Calchas are described.^[1]

Species

• Calchas anlasi Yagmur, Soleglad, Fet & Kovarik, 2013
• Calchas birulai Fet, Soleglad & Kovarik, 2009
• Calchas kosswigi Yagmur, Soleglad, Fet & Kovarik, 2013
• Calchas nordmanni Birula, 1899

Further reading

• Book: Fet . Victor. Sissom . W. David. Lowe . Graeme. Braunwalder . Matt E.. 2000. Catalog of the Scorpions of the World (1758-1998). The New York Entomological Society. 0-913-42424-2.
• Book: Capinera . John L.. 2008. Encyclopedia of Entomology. Springer. 978-1402062421.
• Book: Jackman . John A.. 2002. A Field Guide to Spiders and Scorpions of Texas. Gulf Publishing.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Browse Calchas. Catalogue of Life. 2018-02-23.