Centruroides tecomanus Hoffmann, 1932 raised to species status

Javier Ponce-Saavedra and co-workers have recently raised Centruroides tecomanus Hoffmann, 1932 (Buthidae) from subspecies to species status based on morphological and molecular evidence. Previous name was Centruroides limpidus tecomanus.

Abstract:
Morphological and molecular evidence are provided to recognize Centruroides limpidus tecomanus Hoffmann (Scorpiones: Buthidae), as a valid species rather than a subspecies of Centruroides limpidus (Karsch). A diagnosis is provided.

Reference:
Saavedra JP, Francke OF, Cano-Camacho H, Hernandez-Calderon E. Evidencias morfologicas y moleculares que validan como especie a Centruroides tecomanus (Scorpiones, Buthidae). Revista Mexicana de Biodiversidad. 2009;80:71-84.

Family Buthidae