description Hottentotta caboverdensis Overview
Hottentotta caboverdensis is a scorpion species in the family Buthidae. Lourenço and Ythier described it in 2006 from type material collected on São Tiago in the Cape Verde Islands. A 2007 report documented parthenogenesis in the Cape Verde population and described all-female broods. [GBIF taxonomy](https://www.gbif.org/species/8412326) [parthenogenesis report](https://www.fichier-pdf.fr/2013/03/05/hottentotta-caboverdensis-parthenogenesis/hottentotta-caboverdensis-parthenogenesis.pdf)
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What is Hottentotta caboverdensis?
Hottentotta caboverdensis is a scorpion species in the family Buthidae. It was described by Lourenço and Ythier in 2006 from type material collected on São Tiago in the Cape Verde Islands.
Where was Hottentotta caboverdensis discovered?
The type material came from São Tiago, one of the Cape Verde Islands. The species is associated with the Cape Verde archipelago in the eastern Atlantic.
Can Hottentotta caboverdensis reproduce without males?
A 2007 report documented parthenogenesis in the Cape Verde population. This means females were reported to produce offspring without male fertilization.
What family does Hottentotta caboverdensis belong to?
It belongs to the scorpion family Buthidae. Its scientific description was published in 2006 by Lourenço and Ythier.
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