Typopeltis stimpsonii
Japanese Name: アマミサソリモドキ
Chinese Name: 奄美鞭蠍
English Name: Amami Whipscorpion
Origin: Izena Island, Tokunoshima, Amami Oshima, Tokara Islands, Osumi Islands (Kuchinoerabujima, Iojima, Takeshima), Satsuma Peninsula, Kamikoshikijima
This species is endemic to Japan. However, due to human introduction, it has established populations outside its natural range, such as in Ushibuka (Amakusa City) and Hachijojima, where it is now considered a domestic invasive species.
Distribution reference:
National Institute for Environmental Studies – Invasive Species Database
Sexual dimorphism reference (based on Taiwan Whipscorpion):
https://announce.ndhu.edu.tw/message_3/1499331269/Newsletter%20106.06.pdf
Courtship behavior reference:
https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/サソリモドキ
