description Pandinus viatoris Overview
Pandinus viatoris is a scorpion species in the family Scorpionidae, described by Reginald Innes Pocock in 1890. Current taxonomic databases, including ITIS, list the accepted combination as Pandipalpus viatoris, although Pandinus viatoris remains common in older references and collections. Its taxonomy and distribution have been revised, and published database notes question records from Zimbabwe and Mozambique, so the older broad range should not be treated as settled.
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What is the current accepted name for Pandinus viatoris?
Current taxonomic databases including ITIS list the accepted combination as Pandipalpus viatoris. Pandinus viatoris remains common in older books and collection records.
Who described Pandinus viatoris?
Reginald Innes Pocock described the species in 1890. The later genus combination reflects changes in scorpion taxonomy.
Why do sources use both Pandinus viatoris and Pandipalpus viatoris?
The species was historically placed in the genus Pandinus, which explains the older name. Modern databases may place it in Pandipalpus while retaining the older combination for reference.
Which scorpion family does this species belong to?
It belongs to the family Scorpionidae. The family includes many large scorpions, although family membership alone does not determine a species’ exact size or medical importance.
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