A new species of Compsobuthus from Saudi Arabia

 

Eric Ythier and Alex Ullrich recently described a new species of Compsobuthus Vachon, 1949 (Buthidae) from Saudi Arabia. 

Compsobuthus henrii Ythier & Ullrich, 2025

Abstract:
A new species of Compsobuthus Vachon, 1949 is described on the basis of one female and three males collected in Al Buraikah, Al Ula Governorate, north of Al Madinah Province, in north-western Saudi Arabia. This new scorpion taxon represents the 57th known species of the genus Compsobuthus and the 8th reported from Saudi Arabia. A geographical distribution map of the type localities of the Compsobuthus species occurring in the region is presented.

Reference:
Ythier E, Ullrich A. A new species of Compsobuthus Vachon, 1949 from Saudi Arabia (Scorpiones: Buthidae). Serket. 2025;20(4):383–92. [Open Access]

Thanks to Eric, Alex and Hisham El-Hennaway for making this article available to me!

Family Buthidae