The Buthidae are the largest family of scorpions, containing about 100 genera and 1339 species as of 2022. [2] A few very large genera (Ananteris, Centruroides, Compsobuthus, or Tityus) are known, but a high number of species-poor or monotypic ones also exist. [2] New taxa are being described at a rate of several new species per year. [2]

Unlike most other scorpion families, the Buthidae are of both scientific and public interest due to their medical importance in many parts of the world. Several species have also made their way into the hobby.

Buthidae is the largest and most widely distributed scorpion family with approximately 74 genera and 531 species. Buthidae is most diverse in the African tropics and Palearctic regions. Buthids tend to have slender, elongate pincers, a robust tail, and usually a tubercle under the sting. All scorpions considered dangerous to humans are buthids.

The Buthidae are the largest family of scorpions, containing about 100 genera and 1339 species as of 2022. A few very large genera (<i>Ananteris</i>, <i>Centruroides</i>, <i>Compsobuthus</i>, or <i>Tityus</i>) are known, but a high number of species-poor or monotypic ones also exist.

The Buthidae are the largest family of scorpions, containing about 80 genera and over 800 species as of mid-2008. Its members are known as, for example, fat-tailed scorpions and bark scorpions. A few very large genera (like Ananteris, Centruroides, Compsobuthus or Tityus) are known, but a high number of species-poor or monotypic ones also exist.

Dec 28, 2014 · The family Buthidae is easily recognized by the almost triangular sternum. The sternum is located on the underside just before the pectines (combs).

Sep 19, 2024 · A new species of Physoctonus Mello-Leitão, 1934 (Scorpiones: Buthidae) from the ‘Campos formations’ of southern Amazonia. ZooKeys 711: 67—80. DOI : 10.3897/zookeys.711.20187 .

Five families are placed into Buthoidea, two extant families Buthidae and Microcharmidae, plus three extinct families. †Archaeobuthidae (Lebanese amber, Hauterivian) Buthidae (Modern, Cenomanian - Recent) Microcharmidae (Modern, Recent) †Palaeoburmesebuthidae (Burmese amber, Cenomanian) †Protobuthidae (Grès à Voltzia Formation, Anisian)

The Buthidae are the largest family of scorpions, containing about 80 genera and over 800 species as of mid-2008. Its members are known as, for example, fat-tailed scorpions and bark scorpions.

This category is intended for species in the family Buthidae. Subcategories. This category has the following 7 subcategories, out of 7 total. C. Centruroides (36 P) I. Isometroides (3 P) Isometrus (8 P) L. Lychas (8 P) P. Parabuthus (7 P) R. Reddyanus (23 P) T. Tityus (genus) (16 P) Pages in category "Buthidae"