Hormurus karschii is a species of scorpion belonging to the family Hormuridae.

Description Hormurus karschii can reach a length of about . Carapace is brown or dark brown, while tergites, legs, ventral surface and sternites are yellowish brown. Some specimens may be blackish brown or almost completely black.Toxinology

Distribution This species is present in Australia (Queensland) and New Guinea.Australian faunal directoryDiscover life

Habitat These scorpions can be found in the primeval rainforest at an elevation of above sea level.Wilson R. Lourenco Scorpions from West Papua

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