Saudi Gazette report
RIYADH — A groundbreaking discovery has been made by the Nationwide Middle for Wildlife (NCW), as a brand new species of scorpion from the Leiurus genus was recognized within the Majami Al-Hadb Reserve, situated in southern Riyadh.
The revelation, backed by complete form and genetic analyses, has been documented in specialised worldwide wildlife journals, highlighting the importance of this discover.
Distinguished from different scorpion species inside the Kingdom, this discovery elevates the entire recognized world species depend to 22, with 5 of them thriving in Saudi Arabia.
The celebrated scientific journal Zookeys showcased this newfound scorpion in its Sept. 7, 2023, version, and the species has been formally added to the Zoobank and Genbank lists.
The Nationwide Centre for Wildlife is actively engaged in figuring out the prevalence of this species, conducting assessments of its future standing.
This initiative is a pivotal part of the middle’s dedication to wildlife conservation, enjoying an important position in sustaining the environmental steadiness and biodiversity of the Kingdom.