description Centruroides thorellii Overview
Centruroides thorellii is a scorpion in the family Buthidae, a group that includes many species with medically significant venom. Karl Kraepelin described it in 1891, and the species name honors the Swedish arachnologist Tord Thorell. It is a Central American species reported from Guatemala and El Salvador, where it forms part of the regional bark-scorpion fauna.
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What kind of scorpion is Centruroides thorellii?
Centruroides thorellii is a scorpion in the family Buthidae. Karl Kraepelin described the species in 1891, and its name honors Swedish arachnologist Tord Thorell.
Where is Centruroides thorellii found?
It is a Central American species reported from parts of the region. Distribution records should be checked against current taxonomic sources because scorpion ranges and identifications are revised over time.
Is Centruroides thorellii dangerous to humans?
It belongs to Buthidae, the family that includes medically significant scorpions, so a sting should be taken seriously. The medical risk depends on the location, the individual specimen, and the person stung.
How can Centruroides thorellii be identified?
Reliable identification requires more than a casual look because Centruroides species can resemble one another. A specimen's locality, body proportions, coloration, and specialized taxonomic features are normally needed.
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