Anuroctonus pococki, also known as the California swollen-stinger scorpion, is a species of scorpion of the family Chactidae. It is native to the coast ranges of Southern California, and into Baja California in North America. This is the only scorpion from the genus Anuroctonus in Baja California. This scorpion, at 65 mm (2.6 in), is large compared to other scorpions found in the region.
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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
- Anuroctonus phaiodactylus — considered venomous
- Urodacus elongatus — considered venomous
- Opistophthalmus glabrifrons — considered venomous
- Urodacus novaehollandiae — considered venomous
- Opistophthalmus carinatus — considered venomous
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Arachnida
- Order
- Scorpiones
- Family
- Chactidae
- Genus
- Anuroctonus
- Species
- Anuroctonus pococki
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