A venomous scorpion species endemic to the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico, known for its potent neurotoxic venom and exceptional climbing abilities.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Arid and semi-arid regions including desert landscapes, rocky areas, and human-adapted environments like homes and buildings in Arizona, California, New Mexico, and northern Mexico
Ecological Role
Plays a critical role in desert ecosystem food webs as both predator and prey, controlling insect populations and serving as a food source for larger predators
Morphology
SKIN COATExoskeleton with light brown to yellowish-tan coloration, providing camouflage in desert environments
LIMBS WINGSEight legs with specialized tarsal segments for climbing vertical surfaces, including smooth walls
HEAD SENSORYEquipped with multiple sensory setae and pectines for detecting environmental vibrations and chemical signals
BODY STRUCTURESmall scorpion, typically 7-8 cm in total length, with slender body and thin appendages
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Stolz Gary M, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
