An updated list of the scorpion fauna of Algeria

 

Gerard Dupre and co-workers have recently published an article with an updated list of the scorpion taxa recorded from Algeria.

The article is published in French.

Abstract:
A faunistic inventory is proposed for the known Algerian scorpion species. The aim of this contribution is to bring an up-to-date checklist of all known species in Algeria. As results, 54 species of scorpions are recorded in this huge expanse, distributed in 3 families. The family Buthidae is the most represented by 46 species, family Scorpionidae represented by one genus and 6 species/subspecies. While family Euscorpiidae includes two species introduced from its European origin. The endemic species represent more than 59%.

Reference:
Dupre G, El Bouhissi  M, Sadine SE. La faune des scorpions d'Algerie. Arachnides. 2023(108):1-16. [Open Access]

Thanks to Gerard for publishing the open access journal Arachnides on The Scorpion Files!