Save Seychelles Forest Scorpion

Save Seychelles Forest Scorpion

The Issue

Afrolichas braueri, commonly known as the Seychelles forest scorpion, is a species of scorpion in the family Buthidae. It's a small, yellowish-brown scorpion measuring 25 to 36 mm (0.98 to 1.42 in) in length. Its sting is not considered dangerous for humans and was currently thought to survive only on Silhouette Island, Seychelles, although the species was historically found on two additional Seychellois islands.

In 1990, one Seychelles Forest Scorpion was found killed by invasive ants, which could represent an additional threat. Due to its small distribution and rapid deterioration of the habitat, this species is Critically Endangered. Although the Seychelles Forest Scorpion has been found in the Silhouette National Park, the park is not managed to protect this species.

Afro Lychas braueri was historically found on two additional Seychelles islands other than Silhouette.The Seychelles forest scorpion has only been observed a handful of times and as such is believed to live in very low population densities. It is listed as a critically endangered species and is one of the most endangered scorpion species in the world. 

 

 

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The Issue

Afrolichas braueri, commonly known as the Seychelles forest scorpion, is a species of scorpion in the family Buthidae. It's a small, yellowish-brown scorpion measuring 25 to 36 mm (0.98 to 1.42 in) in length. Its sting is not considered dangerous for humans and was currently thought to survive only on Silhouette Island, Seychelles, although the species was historically found on two additional Seychellois islands.

In 1990, one Seychelles Forest Scorpion was found killed by invasive ants, which could represent an additional threat. Due to its small distribution and rapid deterioration of the habitat, this species is Critically Endangered. Although the Seychelles Forest Scorpion has been found in the Silhouette National Park, the park is not managed to protect this species.

Afro Lychas braueri was historically found on two additional Seychelles islands other than Silhouette.The Seychelles forest scorpion has only been observed a handful of times and as such is believed to live in very low population densities. It is listed as a critically endangered species and is one of the most endangered scorpion species in the world. 

 

 

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Petition created on 23 May 2022