description Centruroides nigrescens Overview
Centruroides nigrescens is a Mexican scorpion in the family Buthidae. Pocock described the species in 1898, and records place it in the states of Michoacán and Guerrero. It is a member of Centruroides, a genus that includes bark scorpions and other medically significant buthid species, although the supplied distribution information does not establish a broader range or specific medical importance for this species.
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What is Centruroides nigrescens?
Centruroides nigrescens is a Mexican scorpion in the family Buthidae. Pocock described the species in 1898.
Where has Centruroides nigrescens been recorded?
Records place it in the Mexican states of Michoacán and Guerrero. Those locations are in western and southern Mexico, where the species is part of the regional scorpion fauna.
Is Centruroides nigrescens related to bark scorpions?
It belongs to Centruroides, a genus that includes bark scorpions and other medically significant buthid scorpions. A genus-level relationship does not by itself prove that every species has the same medical importance.
What family does Centruroides nigrescens belong to?
It belongs to Buthidae, one of the major scorpion families. The family includes many species with potent venom, so field handling should be left to trained specialists.
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