Zabius fuscus is a scorpion of the family Buthidae, and one of the three species in the genus Zabius. They can be found in the mountains of central Argentina, and in various cities that are located in the center of the country. The species are ghostly blue coloured. They prefer to live in deep crevices of large, half buried blocks or outcrops. Sometimes they might be found under stones. Just like any other scorpions they carry their young on their back.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
Venomous. The note covers its whole family. Includes every scorpion species dangerous to humans Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Thorellius intrepidus — considered venomous
- Kochius hirsuticauda — considered venomous
- Kovarikia williamsi — considered venomous
- Kovarikia angelena — considered venomous
- Pseudouroctonus apacheanus — considered venomous
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Arachnida
- Order
- Scorpiones
- Family
- Buthidae
- Genus
- Zabius
- Species
- Zabius fuscus
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