Chihuahuanus
Gonzalez-Santillan & Prendini, 2013
Species Guides
3- Chihuahuanus coahuilae(Lesser Stripetail Scorpion)
- Chihuahuanus crassimanus(Thick-handed Scorpion)
- Chihuahuanus russelli(Russell's Scorpion)
Chihuahuanus is a of scorpions in the Vaejovidae, established in 2013 and to northern Mexico. The genus comprises medium-sized scorpions that are not considered medically important to humans. Two described , C. coahuilae and C. crassimanus, have been characterized for venom composition, revealing toxic fractions with lethal effects in mammals and insects and antimicrobial activity against bacterial .
Pronunciation
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Habitat
Found in the Chihuahuan Desert , characterized by extensive bushland, forest, and grassland vegetation. Scorpions occupy microhabitats beneath stones and wood, and in proximity to bushes.
Distribution
to the state of Chihuahua, Mexico, with documented collections from the Jiménez region in the southeastern portion of the state. The broader Chihuahua region borders New Mexico and Texas to the north, Coahuila to the east, Durango to the south, Sinaloa to the southwest, and Sonora to the west.
Seasonality
activity observed from June to September.
Behavior
. Collected at night using ultraviolet light lamps, indicating fluorescence of the under UV illumination.
Human Relevance
Not considered medically important. Venom contains bioactive fractions with potential biomedical and biotechnological applications, including antimicrobial properties against E. coli and S. aureus.
More Details
Sexual dimorphism
Females attain larger body sizes than males in this .
Venom research
Venom fractions from both described have demonstrated to mice and crickets, with some fractions showing lethal effects in mammals and/or insects.