Mastigoproctus cinteotl
Barrales-Alcalá, Francke & Prendini, 2018
Mastigoproctus cinteotl is a of vinegaroon (whip ) in the Thelyphonidae, described in 2018. It belongs to a of large, primarily found in the Americas. Like other vinegaroons, it possesses a pair of elongated, whip-like legs used as sensory appendages, and can discharge a defensive spray of acetic acid from glands at the base of the tail. The species is part of a group often kept in captivity for educational purposes due to their docile nature and distinctive appearance.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Mastigoproctus cinteotl: //mæˌstɪɡoʊˈproʊktəs ˈsɪnteɪˌɒtl//
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Distribution
Middle America (based on GBIF records). Specific locality details beyond this broad region are not documented in available sources.
Similar Taxa
- Mastigoproctus giganteusAnother large vinegaroon in the same , widely referenced in popular and educational contexts; M. cinteotl can be distinguished by its more recently described taxonomic status and geographic distribution in Middle America rather than the southwestern United States.
- Mastigoproctus tohonoA congeneric also used in educational settings; differs in specific epithet and likely geographic range, though detailed comparative is not documented in available sources.