An annotated checklist of scorpions in south and southwestern parts of Iran

Abstract

A checklist of the scorpion fauna in south and southwestern parts of Iran, as well as a brief history of taxonomic research on scorpions of Iran is presented. The checklist is based on records of scorpion species whose presence has been confirmed in Iran through field expeditions, examination of scorpion collections, literature review, and personal articles from research in different parts of Iran.