Chactidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Scorpiones, class Arachnida. The family contains 4 accepted species worldwide.
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Uroctonus mordax Thorell, 1876
Uroctonus mordax, the California/western forest scorpion, is a Vaejovidae scorpi…
Anuroctonus pococki Soleglad & Fet, 2004
Anuroctonus pococki, the California swollen-stinger scorpion, is a large mildly …
Chactidae animals belong to the Scorpiones order in the Animalia kingdom. It has very large claws tipped in black, and a distinct swollen section on its telson just before the stinger, a feature that is most prominent in mature males. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
Chactidae is classified in the order Scorpiones, class Arachnida, phylum Arthropoda. The family contains 4 accepted species worldwide.
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