Fanai Malsawmdawngliana - Developmental Biology and Herpetology Laboratory, Department of Zoology, Mizoram University, Aizawl ۷۹۶۰۰۴, Mizoram, India
Mathipi Vabeireiryulai - Developmental Biology and Herpetology Laboratory, Department of Zoology, Mizoram University, Aizawl ۷۹۶۰۰۴, Mizoram, India
Tara Malsawmdawngzuali - Department of Life Sciences, Pachhunga University College, Mizoram University, Aizawl ۷۹۶۰۰۱, Mizoram, India
Lal Biakzuala - Developmental Biology and Herpetology Laboratory, Department of Zoology, Mizoram University, Aizawl ۷۹۶۰۰۴, Mizoram, India
Lalengzuala Tochhawng - Developmental Biology and Herpetology Laboratory, Department of Zoology, Mizoram University, Aizawl ۷۹۶۰۰۴, Mizoram, India
Hmar Tlawmte Lalremsanga - Developmental Biology and Herpetology Laboratory, Department of Zoology, Mizoram University, Aizawl ۷۹۶۰۰۴, Mizoram, India

The occurrence of the hormurid scorpion Liocheles australasiae (Fabricius) is reported for the first time from the state of Mizoram, northeast India. The specimens were identified on the basis of morphological characters and molecular analysis using a fragment of the mitochondrial cytochrome C oxidase subunit I gene. The species is reported from multiple localities within the state, constituting at least seven different populations. The specimens were larger than those from previous records.

New state report, mitochondrial COI gene, north-eastern India