🌍Geographic Range:
Confirmed distribution (current knowledge)
Thailand only
Prachuap Khiri Khan Province
Khao Ma Rong karst area, near the eastern coast of peninsular Thailand
Elevation: ~56 m a.s.l.
🔒 Important:
At present, Chaerilus kautti is known exclusively from its type locality.
It has not been recorded elsewhere in Thailand or in neighbouring countries in:
the original species description (Kovařík et al., 2020)
national Thai scorpion checklists
global taxonomic databases
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🌳Natural Environment:
Isolated karst limestone hill
Surrounded by heavily cultivated lowlands (oil palm plantations, eucalyptus)
Karst massif itself retains primary forest cover
Close to cave systems, but the species is not cave-adapted
📌 Authors from previous taxonomic data have stated C. kautti does not appear to be associated with caves, despite it's proximity to them.
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🌦️Climate Conditions:
The Sumatra Bark Scorpion thrives in consistently moist environments, requiring humidity levels between 70% and 80%. Ideal temperatures for its natural and captive habitats range from moderate to warm, specifically between 22°C and 26°C.
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🧬Micro habitat
Documented field and captive observations include:
Observed:
On the ground
Between leaf litter
Openly on rocks
In captivity, individuals concealed themselves under:
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🏡Captive Habitat
Recommendations In captivity, the scorpion requires an enclosure designed to mimic its natural habitat. Suitable substrates include msoil that can retain moisture and cutting of 80% of ventilation, ensuring proper moisture retention and humidity. Adequate hiding spaces, such as cork bark or small logs, are essential. Regular misting maintains necessary humidity, ensuring optimal health conditions.
