3,894 observations
Stripe-tailed Scorpion
Paravaejovis spinigerus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Arachnida ›Order: Scorpiones ›Family: Vaejovidae ›Genus: Paravaejovis
About
Paravaejovis (Hoffmannius) spinigerus, commonly known as the Stripe-tailed scorpion or the "devil" scorpion, is very common and widely distributed in Arizona and southwestern New Mexico. This species is one of larger members of the eusthenura group of the genus Hoffmannius, which also includes Hoffmannius coahuilae and H. confusus.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Stripe-tailed Scorpion is Paravaejovis spinigerus.
- Stripe-tailed Scorpion belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Stripe-tailed Scorpion belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Stripe-tailed Scorpion belongs to the class Arachnida.
- Stripe-tailed Scorpion belongs to the order Scorpiones.
- Stripe-tailed Scorpion belongs to the family Vaejovidae.
- Stripe-tailed Scorpion belongs to the genus Paravaejovis.