description Centruroides elegans Overview
Centruroides elegans is a venomous bark scorpion in the family Buthidae and is native to Mexico. It is associated particularly with the state of Guerrero, where it is recognized as the state scorpion. Like other bark scorpions, it belongs to a group of slender scorpions that can climb and use venom to subdue prey, although the medical importance of individual species varies.
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What is Centruroides elegans?
Centruroides elegans is a venomous bark scorpion in the family Buthidae. It is native to Mexico and is especially associated with the state of Guerrero.
What is the state scorpion of Guerrero?
Centruroides elegans is recognized as the state scorpion of Guerrero, Mexico. It is one of the slender bark scorpions in the genus Centruroides.
Is Centruroides elegans dangerous to people?
It is venomous, as are other bark scorpions, so a sting should be treated seriously. The severity of a sting can vary with the person, the amount of venom, and medical factors.
What family does Centruroides elegans belong to?
It belongs to Buthidae, a scorpion family that includes many medically important species. Its genus is Centruroides.
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