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