description Centruroides nitidus Overview
Centruroides nitidus is a valid species of bark scorpion in the family Buthidae and genus Centruroides. It is native to Hispaniola, the Caribbean island shared by the Dominican Republic and Haiti, and was described by Tamerlan Thorell in 1876. As a scorpion, it has venom used to subdue prey and defend itself, but the available identification facts do not by themselves establish its medical importance. The species is chiefly relevant to arachnid taxonomy and Caribbean biodiversity.
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Where does Centruroides nitidus live?
Centruroides nitidus is native to Hispaniola in the Caribbean. Hispaniola is the island shared by the Dominican Republic and Haiti.
What family does Centruroides nitidus belong to?
It belongs to the family Buthidae and the genus Centruroides. The species was described by Tamerlan Thorell in 1876.
Is Centruroides nitidus a bark scorpion?
Yes. It is recognized as a bark scorpion, and like other scorpions it uses venom to subdue prey and defend itself.
When was Centruroides nitidus described?
Tamerlan Thorell described Centruroides nitidus in 1876. It is a valid species in the genus Centruroides.
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