Tityus serrulatus, the Brazilian yellow scorpion, is a species of scorpion of the family Buthidae. It is native to Brazil, and its venom is extremely toxic. It is the most dangerous scorpion in South America and is responsible for the most fatal cases.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
Venomous. The note covers its whole genus. Brazilian scorpions Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Tityus confluens — venomous
- Tityus carrilloi — venomous
- Olivierus martensii — venomous
- Centruroides ochraceus — venomous
- Tityus stigmurus — venomous
- Uroplectes chubbi — venomous
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Arachnida
- Order
- Scorpiones
- Family
- Buthidae
- Genus
- Tityus
- Species
- Tityus serrulatus
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