Uroctonites huachuca

(Gertsch & Soleglad, 1972)

Uroctonites huachuca is a in the Vaejovidae, first described by Gertsch and Soleglad in 1972. The species is named after the Huachuca Mountains in southeastern Arizona, which constitute its type locality and primary known range. It belongs to a of medium-sized scorpions distributed in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Uroctonites huachuca: /ˈjʊə.ɹɒk.toʊˌnaɪˌtiːz hwəˈtʃuː.kə/

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Distribution

Known from the Huachuca Mountains in southeastern Arizona, USA. The name reflects this restricted geographic association.

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