Chihuahuanus crassimanus
(Pocock, 1898)
Thick-handed Scorpion
Chihuahuanus crassimanus is a in the Vaejovidae, originally described as Vaejovis crassimanus by Pocock in 1898. It is commonly known as the Thick-handed Scorpion. The species occurs in the southwestern United States and Mexico, inhabiting arid and semi-arid regions. Like other vaejovid scorpions, it is a terrestrial adapted to desert environments.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Chihuahuanus crassimanus: /kɪˌwɑːˈhweɪnəs ˌkræˈsɪmənəs/
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Habitat
Arid and semi-arid regions including desert scrub and grassland environments.
Distribution
Southwestern United States (Arizona, New Mexico, Texas) and northern Mexico (Chihuahua, Sonora, and adjacent states).
Similar Taxa
- Chihuahuanus spinatusCongeneric with overlapping range in the Chihuahuan Desert region; requires examination of for reliable separation.
- Vaejovis speciesFormerly classified in Vaejovis; these scorpions share general body plan and preferences, necessitating careful examination of metasomal segment count and trichobothrial patterns for identification.