Field Guide to Scorpions of South Africa

Ian Engelbrecht

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Struik Nature
02 May 2023

Arachnids; Wildlife: general interest

A comprehensive field guide to identification and classification of scorpions in South Africa.

South Africa is home to an astonishing variety of scorpions, with 108 species in three families occurring in most of the region's biomes, from desert and grassland to fynbos, savanna and forest. Scorpions are even found in urban gardens.

Field Guide to Scorpions of South Africa is the first comprehensive guide to describe and illustrate all known species in the country. The clear, detailed species accounts cover appearance, habitat and behavior, and discuss the variation within species according to region. Up-to-date distribution maps are included for all species and exceptional photographs, carefully worked to show astounding detail and vivid colors, bring to life the intricate patterning and colors of different species. Both males and females are presented, as well as a variety of color forms, facilitating accurate identification in the field.

The introduction discusses scorpion classification, anatomy, biology, behavior and habitat, as well as venomosity and the treatment of stings. Tips on how and where to find scorpions and how to contribute to their conservation as a citizen scientist are also included. An invaluable tool for students, researchers, academics, hikers and anyone with an interest in South Africa's rich and fascinating fauna.

By: Ian Engelbrecht
Imprint: Struik Nature
Dimensions: Height: 211mm, Width: 147mm, Spine: 17mm
Weight: 610g
ISBN: 9781775845744
ISBN 10: 1775845745
Pages: 296
Publication Date: 02 May 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Ian Engelbrecht is arguably the country's most knowledgeable expert on South African scorpions and has traveled extensively to find and document them. He has an MSc in Conservation Biology from the University of the Witwatersrand and a PhD in Zoology from the University of Pretoria. He currently serves as Data Coordinator at the Natural Science Collections Facility in Pretoria.

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