670 observations
Tohono Vinegaroon
Mastigoproctus tohono
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Arthropoda βΊClass: Arachnida βΊOrder: Uropygi βΊFamily: Thelyphonidae βΊGenus: Mastigoproctus
About
Mastigoproctus tohono, also known as the Tohono whipscorpion or Tohono vinegaroon, is a species of whip scorpions in the family Uropygi. Its native range is from northern Sonora in Mexico to southern Arizona and western New Mexico, with most sightings occurring in the Chiricahua and Huachuca Mountains of Cochise County, Arizona.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Tohono Vinegaroon is Mastigoproctus tohono.
- Tohono Vinegaroon belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Tohono Vinegaroon belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Tohono Vinegaroon belongs to the class Arachnida.
- Tohono Vinegaroon belongs to the order Uropygi.
- Tohono Vinegaroon belongs to the family Thelyphonidae.
- Tohono Vinegaroon belongs to the genus Mastigoproctus.