Centruroides edwardsii
Species of scorpion
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Centruroides edwardsii is a species of scorpion in the genus Centruroides found from Mexico to Colombia.[1]
| Centruroides edwardsii | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Scorpiones |
| Family: | Buthidae |
| Genus: | Centruroides |
| Species: | C. edwardsii |
| Binomial name | |
| Centruroides edwardsii (Gervais, 1843)[1] | |
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Description
Distribution and habitat
Centruroides edwardsii occurs throughout Central America from northwestern Mexico to central Colombia.[1] It is found in diverse habitats, including tropical dry forest, desert, and rainforest, and occurs from from sea-level to 1,728 metres (5,669 ft).[2] C. edwardsii does well in human-modified landscapes and is frequently encountered in urban environments and human dwellings.[2][3] Introduced populations occur in Cuba and Senegal.[1]
Ecology
Scorpions in the genus Centruroides primarily prey upon insects, but C. edwardsii has occasionally been documenting consuming small vertebrates including the snake Tantilla armillata and anole lizards.[4][3]
Venom
The venom of C. edwardsii has hemolytic activity and has been demonstrated to cause paralysis in both arthropods and small vertebrates.[3][5] Due to its frequent co-occurrence with humans, C. edwardsii frequently stings people in some regions. It's venom may be dangerous to children under 15.[2]