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Typhlochactas mitchelli

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Typhlochactas mitchelli
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T. mitchelli
Binomial name
Typhlochactas mitchelli
Sissom, 1988

Typhlochactas mitchelli is a species of scorpion of the family Typhlochactidae. It is endemic to the state of Oaxaca, Mexico.[1] This species is of the eyeless cave-dwelling genus Typhlochactas.[2] At only 9 millimetres (0.35 in) long, T. mitchelli is one of the smallest arachnids.

References

  1. ^ "Scorpion expert featured in CBS video". American Museum of Natural History. October 17, 2011. Retrieved December 3, 2011.
  2. ^ W. David Sissom. "Typhlochactas mitchelli, a new species of eyeless, montane forest litter scorpion from northeastern Oaxaca, Mexico (Chactidae, Superstitioninae, Typhlochactini)" (PDF). Journal of Arachnology. 16 (3). American Arachnological Society: 365–371.