Cuban scorpions?

[blueheat]

Hey guys, it looks like I'm in the fortunate position to be visiting Cuba in the next few weeks, and will hopefully get a few chances to observe the local fauna. I'm a scorpion fan, but not too knowledgeable about those found in Cuba - what can I expect to find? Any input would be greatly appreciated.

 

[ShadowSpectrum]

Rhopalurus junceus is quite common throughout Cuba.

 

[telow]

in cuba the most common sp. is Rhopalurus junceus from what i hear.
but there are these in cuba as well just to name a few.


Centruroides arctimanus
Centruroides anchorellus
Centruroides baracoae
Centruroides gracilis
Centruroides guanensis
Centruroides margaritatus
Isometrus maculatus

they have a few centipedes as well but i am not sure what they are

well good luck when you do go and be carefull if you find scorps.

 

[SOAD]

look at this link --> http://perso.orange.fr/eycb/scorpions/ACCuba.htm

many rare scorpions in cuba. some not so rare as r.junceus but still very good.

 

[Kugellager]

You need to contact Rolando Teruel Ochoa...I forget what his screen name on here is...He is a scorp guy in Cuba...Great guy...Tons of scorp knowledge.

He is with the Museo de Historia Natural in Santiago de Cuba and works BIOECO (Centro Oriental de Ecosistemas y Biodiversidad).

John
];')

 

[sick4x4]

off topic

cigars man!!! i wish i was going there what i would do for a box!!!lol

 

[John Bokma]

Check out: http://fm2.fieldmuseum.org/animalguides/guideimages.asp?ID=4

Have fun. I talked with my gf today, and we might be visiting Cuba later this year

 

[blueheat]

Thanks for all the info guys, particularly that last link, incredibly useful!