description Euscorpius balearicus Overview
Euscorpius balearicus is a species of scorpion in the family Euscorpiidae. It was described by Ludovico Caporiacco in 1950 and is endemic to the Balearic Islands of Spain. Its recorded range includes Mallorca and Menorca, although island scorpions may have distributions that require separation by locality and population. Like other members of Euscorpius, it is a small temperate-region scorpion associated with sheltered terrestrial habitats.
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Where is Euscorpius balearicus found?
Euscorpius balearicus is endemic to Spain's Balearic Islands. Recorded localities include Mallorca and Menorca.
Who described Euscorpius balearicus?
Ludovico Caporiacco described the species in 1950. It belongs to the scorpion family Euscorpiidae.
Is Euscorpius balearicus found on Mallorca?
Yes. Mallorca is one of the islands included in its recorded range, along with Menorca.
Why can the range of this island scorpion be difficult to define?
Island species can have small or poorly sampled populations, and records may not cover every locality. For Euscorpius balearicus, the documented range includes Mallorca and Menorca, while finer distribution details may require further study.
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