Slender brown scorpion
- Centruroides gracilis
- The Slender brown scorpion is also known as Florida bark scorpion and brown bark scorpion.
- This species is found under bark and stones in tropical forests.
- This scorpion can inflict very a painful sting, but it is not considered as venomous some of its relatives.
- This species is native to Florida and Central America and has been introduced to other parts of the world.
- The Slender brown scorpion is about 5 to 8 cm long including the tail.
Location at Palm Beach Zoo
- Off-exhibit used in educational programs
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