Paruroctonus baergi
(Williams & Hadley, 1967)
sand swimmer scorpion
Paruroctonus baergi, commonly known as the sand swimmer , is a scorpion in the Vaejovidae. It is native to arid regions of the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. The species is known for its burrowing in sandy desert . It was originally described as Vaejovis baergi before being transferred to the Paruroctonus.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Paruroctonus baergi: /pæˌruːrˈɒktənəs ˈbɛrɡaɪ/
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Habitat
Sandy desert environments. The "sand swimmer" suggests to loose, sandy substrates where burrowing occurs.
Distribution
Southern Mojave Desert (California, USA) south to Puerto Peñasco (Sonora, Mexico). Distribution records confirm presence in North America and Middle America.
Behavior
Burrowing in sand, implied by the "sand swimmer ."
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Taxonomic history
Originally described as Vaejovis baergi by Williams & Hadley in 1967, later transferred to Paruroctonus.