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Where is Vaejovis mexicanus found?
Vaejovis mexicanus is associated with central Mexico. It belongs to the genus Vaejovis, a group of scorpions found mainly in North and Central America.
Who described Vaejovis mexicanus?
C. L. Koch described Vaejovis mexicanus in 1836. That makes it one of the early named species associated with the genus Vaejovis.
What family does Vaejovis mexicanus belong to?
Vaejovis mexicanus is a scorpion in the family Vaejovidae. Family-level identification is useful because Vaejovidae includes many New World scorpions with similar-looking relatives.
Is Vaejovis mexicanus the same as every Mexican Vaejovis scorpion?
No, the name refers to one particular species, not every Vaejovis found in Mexico. Geographic range and detailed body features are needed because related species can look similar.
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