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Centruroides margaritatus

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description Centruroides margaritatus Overview

Centruroides margaritatus is a scorpion species in the family Buthidae. Confirmed records place it in northwestern South America, including Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia, with introduced populations reported in Cuba and Jamaica. In Colombia it occurs in the southwest and has been investigated because its venom can cause clinically significant envenoming, making the species relevant to medical and arachnological research.

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Where is Centruroides margaritatus found?

Confirmed records place this Buthidae scorpion in northwestern South America, including Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia. Introduced populations have also been reported in Cuba and Jamaica.

Is Centruroides margaritatus native to Colombia?

Yes. In Colombia, it is recorded in the southwest, where it forms part of the country's scorpion fauna.

What family does Centruroides margaritatus belong to?

Centruroides margaritatus belongs to the family Buthidae. Buthidae is a large scorpion family that includes the genus Centruroides.

Is Centruroides margaritatus a tarantula or a scorpion?

It is a scorpion, not a tarantula. Its classification in the genus Centruroides and family Buthidae identifies it as an arachnid with the typical scorpion body plan and stinging tail.

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