Alpiscorpius mingrelicus are scorpions formerly classified in the family Chactidae. They're named after the Georgian region of Mingrelia.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
Considered venomous. Public sources list it as such; we have not verified this individually. The note covers its whole order. All scorpions sting; most are medically minor Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Alpiscorpius germanus — considered venomous
- Euscorpius italicus — considered venomous
- Euscorpius niciensis — considered venomous
- Euscorpius tergestinus — considered venomous
- Diplocentrus lindo — considered venomous
- Liocheles australasiae — considered venomous
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Arachnida
- Order
- Scorpiones
- Family
- Euscorpiidae
- Genus
- Alpiscorpius
- Species
- Alpiscorpius mingrelicus
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