Not a Bird (Scorpion)

Brief Description

The image displays a scorpion, an arachnid with eight legs, a pair of grasping pedipalps (pincers), and a narrow, segmented tail often curved over the back ending with a venomous stinger.

Additional Information

• Region of Origin: Global (Arid and tropical regions depending on species)
• Typical Sighting Period: Year-round, primarily nocturnal
• Plumage Details: None (possesses a chitinous exoskeleton)
• Ecological Significance: Acts as both a predator of insects and other small arthropods and as prey for larger animals, maintaining balance in desert and tropical food webs.
• Conservation Status: Varies by species; most common species are not evaluated.
• Observation Tips: Best observed at night using a UV (black) light, which causes their exoskeleton to fluoresce brightly.