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Northern Scorpion
Paruroctonus boreus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Arachnida ›Order: Scorpiones ›Family: Vaejovidae ›Genus: Paruroctonus
About
Paruroctonus boreus, sometimes called the northern scorpion, is a species of scorpion of the family Vaejovidae that can be as far north as 50° N. It is the only scorpion found in Canada, with specimens collected in the Okanagan valley of British Columbia and more widely in Alberta.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Northern Scorpion is Paruroctonus boreus.
- Northern Scorpion belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Northern Scorpion belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Northern Scorpion belongs to the class Arachnida.
- Northern Scorpion belongs to the order Scorpiones.
- Northern Scorpion belongs to the family Vaejovidae.
- Northern Scorpion belongs to the genus Paruroctonus.