The first report of Tityus (Scorpiones: Buthidae) in Anzoátegui State, Venezuela: a new species

• Published in: Journal of Venomous Animals and Toxins including Tropical Diseases
• Main Authors: M. Quiroga, L. de Sousa, P. Parrilla-Álvarez, J. Manzanilla
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: SciELO 2004
• Subjects: scorpion; Buthidae; Tityus gonzalespongai; new species; Turimiquire; Anzoátegui; Venezuela; Arctic medicine. Tropical medicine; RC955-962; Toxicology. Poisons; RA1190-1270; Zoology; QL1-991; Arctic; Ochre
• Online Access: https://doi.org/10.1590/S1678-91992004000100003; https://doaj.org/article/656f610840ea4f2eb7fb554dc6d2effd

Tityus gonzalespongai n. sp. is a species endemic to the high mountains of Anzoátegui State, Venezuela. It is found between 1,600 and 2,200 m in ''La Laguna'' mountain. Its habitat includes the area of ''Bosque Húmedo Montano Bajo'' with the type of vegetation...