Laccotrephes pfeiferiae is a species of water scorpion belonging to the family Nepidae.[1][2] It was until 1999 considered synonym of Laccotrephes robustus; records of L. robustus outside the Philippines refer to this species.[2]
Laccotrephes pfeiferiae can reach a length of about 45–50 millimetres (1.8–2.0 in). Body color varies from brown to dark brown. A breathing tube, up to 32–35 millimetres (1.3–1.4 in), located at the end of an elongated abdomen, can be kept out of the water to breathe.[3]
This species can be found in Myanmar, Thailand, West Malaysia, Indonesia (Sumatra, Java), southern China, and Taiwan.[2]
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