Diplocentrus lindo
Stockwell & Baldwin, 2001
Trans-Pecos Twinspine Scorpion
Diplocentrus lindo is a of in the Diplocentridae, described by Stockwell and Baldwin in 2001. It is commonly known as the Trans-Pecos Twinspine Scorpion. The species belongs to a characterized by distinctive paired on the . It occurs in North America, with records primarily from the Trans-Pecos region of Texas.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Diplocentrus lindo: /ˌdɪploʊˈsɛntrʊs ˈlɪndoʊ/
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Identification
Members of the Diplocentrus are distinguished from other by the presence of two submedian rows of spinules on the movable finger, a trait reflected in the 'twinspine.' Specific identification of D. lindo requires examination of morphological details described in the original description, including characteristics of the metasoma and . Close examination of pedipalp and pectinal count may be necessary to distinguish it from .
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Distribution
North America, specifically recorded from the Trans-Pecos region of western Texas, USA.
Similar Taxa
- Diplocentrus spitzeriAnother in the same with overlapping geographic distribution in Texas; requires morphological comparison for accurate identification.
- Diplocentrus whiteiCongeneric found in the southwestern United States; similar overall necessitates detailed examination.
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Etymology
The specific epithet 'lindo' is of Spanish origin meaning 'beautiful' or 'pretty,' likely referring to some aspect of the ' appearance or in reference to a person or place.
Taxonomic History
Described in 2001 by Stockwell and Baldwin, making it a relatively recently described within a that has undergone significant taxonomic revision.