Urodacus mckenziei explained

Urodacus mckenziei is a species of scorpion in the Urodacidae family. It is endemic to Australia, and was first described in 2000 by Erich Volschenk, Graeme Smith and Mark Harvey.

Etymology

The species epithet mckenziei honours Norman I. McKenzie for contributions to knowledge of Australian biogeography.

Description

Colouration is mainly reddish-yellow, with some darker areas.

Distribution and habitat

The species is known only from the Carnarvon region of Western Australia.^[1]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Species Urodacus mckenziei Volschenk, Smith & Harvey, 2000 . . Australian Faunal Directory . Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia . 11 February 2023.