Paruroctonus becki
(Gertsch & Allred, 1965)
Beck's Desert Scorpion
Paruroctonus becki is a of North American in the Vaejovidae. Originally described as Vaejovis becki in 1965, it was later transferred to the Paruroctonus. The species is a desert-dwelling scorpion with established records across western North America. It belongs to a genus that includes several alkali sink species adapted to arid environments.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Paruroctonus becki: //ˌpærjuˈrɒktənəs ˈbɛki//
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Distribution
North America. Records indicate presence in western regions of the continent.
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Taxonomic History
Originally described by Gertsch and Allred in 1965 under the name Vaejovis becki, this was subsequently reclassified into the Paruroctonus.