Vaejovis chisos
Sissom, 1990
Vaejovis chisos is a of in the Vaejovidae, described by Sissom in 1990. It belongs to the Vaejovis, a group of scorpions commonly referred to as mountain scorpions. The species is native to North America and is part of the diverse scorpion fauna of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico region.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Vaejovis chisos: /vaɪˈjoʊvɪs ˈʃiːsoʊs/
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Distribution
North America, specifically the Chisos Mountains region of Texas, USA. The name refers to the Chisos Mountains in Big Bend National Park, Texas.
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Taxonomic Context
Vaejovis chisos is part of the vorhiesi group within the Vaejovis. This group has been the subject of recent taxonomic research, with multiple new described from the Sky Islands of Arizona and adjacent regions in recent years.
Etymology
The specific epithet 'chisos' refers to the Chisos Mountains in Big Bend National Park, Brewster County, Texas, which constitute the type locality for this .