Centruroides guanensis
Franganillo, 1930
Keys Bark Scorpion
Centruroides guanensis is a bark scorpion to the Florida Keys and parts of the Caribbean. It belongs to the Buthidae, a group characterized by slender and potent venom. The species inhabits tropical hardwood hammocks and rocky areas, where it seeks shelter under bark and stones. Like other Centruroides, it is and possesses eight arranged in two and three lateral pairs on each side.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Centruroides guanensis: //ˌsɛntruːˈɔɪdiːz ˌɡwɑːˈnɛnsɪs//
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Distribution
to the Florida Keys, United States, with additional records in the Caribbean region. The occupies a restricted geographic range compared to widespread such as Centruroides vittatus.
Similar Taxa
- Centruroides vittatusThe striped bark scorpion is a widespread occurring from the south-central United States into northern Mexico. It differs in distribution (continental vs. insular), and typically displays distinct longitudinal stripes on the mesosoma, though coloration varies.