Experience with Catalinia sp. scorpions?

[jkimmbo]

I've been finding Catalinia andreas during my night hikes lately and always admired their appearance despite their small size. I know they're not very well studied but does anyone here have any experience with this genus? I imagine their care is similar to other small scorpions found in the same habitat like Superstitionia donensis.

 

[Arthroverts]

I'm envious! I've only ever found Catalinia once.

I know of no captive cultivation of this genus outside of a very brief note provided in the genus' original description (pages 32-33).

Thanks,

Arthroverts

 

[CRX]

Apparently this is a new genus of scorpion as of 2022. Makes sense there wouldnt be much on it.

 

[jkimmbo]

Here's a specimen of Catalinia andreas on the left compared to a Superstitionia donensis on the right (2nd pic). Dont worry they were just caught, i wasnt forcing them to fight, as I briefly placed them together for a comparison. They're a really interesting genus for sure. Their appearance reminds me of a miniature version of an Androctonus australis.

 

[Arthroverts]

Apparently this is a new genus of scorpion as of 2022. Makes sense there wouldnt be much on it.

This genus was established in 2017. See the original description.

Thanks,

Arthroverts