Paruroctonus
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Paruroctonus arenicola nudipes
Paruroctonus arenicola nudipes is a subspecies of scorpion in the family Vaejovidae. It is part of the alkali-sink specialist group within the genus Paruroctonus, which has been the focus of recent taxonomic research involving citizen science discoveries. The parent species P. arenicola was described by Haradon in 1984, with the subspecies nudipes recognized at the same time. Members of this genus are typically associated with dry, saline playa habitats in western North America.
Paruroctonus variabilis
Paruroctonus variabilis is a scorpion species in the family Vaejovidae, described by Hjelle in 1982. It is native to North America. As a member of the genus Paruroctonus, it belongs to a group of scorpions that includes several alkali playa specialists, though the specific ecological preferences of P. variabilis itself have not been detailed in the available literature. The species is represented in scientific collections and citizen science platforms, with observations documented in the western United States.