New scorpion species discovered in Odisha's Similipal Reserve

Researchers from Similipal Tiger Project and Maharashtra's Thackeray Wildlife Foundation have discovered a new scorpion species in Similipal National Park, Odisha. Named Liocheles similipalensis, the small black scorpion with a blue shine measures 44–53 mm and was found in rocky, moist deciduous forest at ~1,000 m elevation. It is the first Liocheles species recorded in Odisha.