description Urophonius brachycentrus Overview
Urophonius brachycentrus is a species of scorpion in the family Bothriuridae. It was described by Thorell in 1876 under the name Cercophonius brachycentrus and was later transferred to the genus Urophonius by Kraepelin in 1894. The species is endemic to Argentina, with records from several provinces, including Buenos Aires, Córdoba, La Pampa, Río Negro, San Juan, and Tucumán. It belongs to a group of Urophonius species associated with winter activity.
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Where is Urophonius brachycentrus found?
Urophonius brachycentrus is endemic to Argentina. It belongs to the scorpion family Bothriuridae.
Who described Urophonius brachycentrus?
Tamerlan Thorell described it in 1876. He originally placed it under the name Cercophonius brachycentrus.
When was this scorpion moved to the genus Urophonius?
Friedrich Kraepelin transferred it to Urophonius in 1894. Its accepted name is now Urophonius brachycentrus.
What family does Urophonius brachycentrus belong to?
It is a member of Bothriuridae, a family of scorpions found mainly in the Southern Hemisphere. The species is native to Argentina.
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