Key Identification Features
- Sahyadrimetrus scaber can be distinguished by a set of shared and sex-specific morphological traits.
- The species also has a distinct setae morphology on the basitarsi of its legs.
- Additional consistent traits include granular mesosomal tergites, smooth ventral intercarinal surfaces on metasomal segment IV, and distinct, continuous dorsolateral carinae on metasomal segment V.
- Description: These scorpions have a muddy appearance, and are distinguished by corrugations on the last sternite, stiff setae (hairs), and highly recurved tarsal claws.
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