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Lesser Stripetail Scorpion
Arthropods

Lesser Stripetail Scorpion

Vaejovis coahuilae

Authorship: Williams

Notes

Some authorities consider it to be in the Genus Hoffmannius.

Sources

[Maldonado et al., 2006; Gardea and Hill, 1996; Grimsley et al., 1991; V. Mata-Silva (UTEP)]

Taxonomic Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumArthropoda (Arthropods)
SubphylumChelicerata (Scorpions and spiders)
ClassArachnida
OrderScorpiones (Scorpions)
FamilyVAEJOVIDAE (Vaejovid Scorpion Family)
GenusVaejovis
Speciescoahuilae

Recent Observations

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braulio32Sep 1, 2024Hudspeth County, TX, USA
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Lesser Stripetail ScorpionIMRS
braulio32Aug 31, 2024Hudspeth County, TX, USA
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Lesser Stripetail ScorpionIMRS
hernandez2Oct 16, 2015Hudspeth County, US-TX, US
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Lesser Stripetail ScorpionIMRS
jmschlichteApr 8, 201530 46’ 36” N 105 00’ 57” W
Chihuahuanus coahuilae (opens in new tab)
Chihuahuanus coahuilae
caracoles-cochinillasAug 27, 2026Saltillo, Coah., México
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Lesser Stripetail Scorpion
danielleruaisOct 22, 2026First St, Los Cerrillos, NM, US
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Lesser Stripetail Scorpion
pufferchungOct 21, 2026Briscoe County, TX, USA
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milam2Unknown date
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spinebowlOct 10, 2026Gartersnake Rd, Carlsbad, NM, US
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Lesser Stripetail Scorpion
foulmouthSep 18, 2026Big Bend National Park, TX 79834, USA