10 Types of Scorpions in New Mexico
10 types of scorpions have a verified observation record in New Mexico. The most frequently recorded are Lesser Stripetail Scorpion, Striped Bark Scorpion and Russell's Scorpion. Here is the full list, ranked by how often each is reported on iNaturalist.
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10 types of scorpions have a verified observation record in New Mexico. The most frequently recorded are Lesser Stripetail Scorpion, Striped Bark Scorpion and Russell's Scorpion. Here is the full list, ranked by how often each is reported on iNaturalist.
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Real sighting data, source iNaturalist
1,144 verified observations on iNaturalist of scorpion have been recorded in New Mexico, most often in August, July, June.
When scorpion are recorded in New Mexico
Verified species, source iNaturalist
10 types of scorpions recorded in New Mexico
10 scorpion species have a verified observation record in New Mexico, each with at least 10 confirmed sightings. The full list, ranked by how often each is recorded, is below.
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Russell's Scorpion
Chihuahuanus russelli
124 records - No openly licensed photo yet4
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Diplocentrus peloncillensis
Diplocentrus peloncillensis
38 records - No openly licensed photo yet8
Thick-handed Scorpion
Chihuahuanus crassimanus
29 records - No openly licensed photo yet9
Vaejovis feti
Vaejovis feti
20 records - No openly licensed photo yet10
Paruroctonus gracilior
Paruroctonus gracilior
16 records
Plus 6 more recorded only rarely (fewer than 10 verified sightings). Counts from verified iNaturalist observations.
The Lesser Stripetail Scorpion (Chihuahuanus coahuilae) is the most commonly recorded, with 346 verified observations, about 37% of all scorpions reported in New Mexico. If you spot a scorpion here, it is statistically most likely to be this one.
New Mexico also hosts less common scorpions such as Arizona Bark Scorpion, eastern sand scorpion and Stripe-tailed Scorpion, each recorded fewer than 100 times. These are the species worth a second look when you are out, since a sighting is more notable.