Alkali-sink-specialists
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Vaejovidae
Devil Scorpions
Vaejovidae is a family of scorpions comprising approximately 25 genera and over 230 species, with the common name 'Devil Scorpions.' The family is endemic to North America, ranging from western Guatemala through Mexico and into the western United States, with one species extending into the Appalachian Mountains. Members of this family occupy diverse habitats including desert playas, chaparral, pine-spruce forests at high elevations, and alkali sinks. Several species have been described recently from California, including new species discovered through community science platforms.