Centruroides jaragua
Centruroides jaragua is a species of scorpion in the family Buthidae. It is native to the Dominican Republic.
| Centruroides jaragua | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Scorpiones |
| Family: | Buthidae |
| Genus: | Centruroides |
| Species: | C. jaragua |
| Binomial name | |
| Centruroides jaragua Armas, 1999 | |
Distribution and habitat
C. jaragua is known from Pedernales Province in the Dominican Republic, including Beata Island, with much of its range falling within the boundaries of Jaragua National Park. On Beata Island, juveniles were collected in semi-xerophytic forest on calcareous rock.[1]
Description
C. jaragua is a medium sized scorpion, measuring 35–50 mm (1.4–2.0 in) long, and mostly yellow in colour with brown markings.[1]
References
- Armas, Luis F. de (1999). "Quince nuevos alacranes de La Española y Navassa, Antillas Mayores (Arachnida, Scorpiones)". Avicennia (in Spanish). 10/11: 124–126. Archived from the original on 5 May 2024. Retrieved 5 May 2024 – via Biodiversity Heritage Library.
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