Catalinia castanea
(Gertsch & Soleglad, 1972)
Catalinia castanea is a of in the Vaejovidae, native to North America. The species was described by Gertsch and Soleglad in 1972. Like other members of the Catalinia, it is a small-bodied scorpion found in arid and semi-arid regions. The specific epithet "castanea" refers to the chestnut-brown coloration characteristic of this species.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Catalinia castanea: /kæ.təˈlɪn.iə kæsˈtæ.niə/
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Distribution
North America.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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