Scorpion is a arachnida that traditionally inhabits dry desert, grassland, savanna and tropical jungles. It has a shell skin and can speed up to 19km/h (12mph). Scorpion (scorpiones) usually has a size 2-30cm (0.8-12in) and has a weight 10-100g (0.4-3.5oz). Life duration is usually 4-25 years in a solitary lifestyle. Favourite food: insects, spiders, small rodents
Facts about scorpions
Name | Scorpion |
Diet | Carnivore |
Conservation Status | Least concern |
Top Speed | 19km/h (12mph) |
Type | Arachnida |
Kingdom | Animalia |
Main Prey | Insects, spiders, small rodents |
Average Litter Size | 6 |
Weight | 10-100g (0.4-3.5oz) |
Family | Scorpionoidea |
Phylum | Arthropoda |
Colour | Brown, black, yellow, red, white |
Life Span | 4-25 years |
Predators | Rodents, birds, lizards |
Size | 2-30cm (0.8-12in) |
Scientific Name | Scorpiones |
Habitat | Dry desert, grassland, savanna and tropical jungles |
Lifestyle | Solitary |
Class | Arachnida |
Skin Type | Shell |
Order | Scorpiones |