Uroctonus mordax, known generally as the California forest scorpion or western forest scorpion, is a species of scorpion in the family Vaejovidae. Most notably, this species is almost entirely restricted to California's Redwood Forests and Oak Woodlands, and is considered a foundational species in those ecosystems. They are most often found on south or west-facing slopes, under rocks or logs on the ground, and prefer a moist environment.
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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
- Euscorpius niciensis — considered venomous
- Tetratrichobothrius flavicaudis — considered venomous
- Alpiscorpius mingrelicus — considered venomous
- Urodacus novaehollandiae — considered venomous
- Urodacus manicatus — considered venomous
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Arachnida
- Order
- Scorpiones
- Family
- Vaejovidae
- Genus
- Uroctonus
- Species
- Uroctonus mordax
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