Centruroides hentzi

Hentz striped Scorpion

A small, tan scorpion with dark stripes on its back. It hides under rocks or logs during the day and hunts insects at night.

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Identity & Origin +

Common Name: Hentz striped Scorpion
Scientific Name: Centruroides hentzi
Realm: Terrestrial
Biome: Lakeshore, Lowland Meadow, Mangrove Forest, Marine Shore
Date First Introduced: May 05, 2025

Section Notes

First individual added May 5 and a second individual added July 2. These turned out to be a mating pair.

Population Dynamics +

Current Estimated Population: 5
Population Status: Vulnerable
Date Last Observed: October 04, 2025

Trophic Ecology +

Trophic Level: Secondary Consumer
Dietary Inputs: Crickets, isopods, and small roaches.
Known Predators: Red House Spider and possibly other spider species

Section Notes

One of the young scorpions was found caught in the Red House Spider's web and was consumed by the spider. It's not yet know how successful this second generation is at the moment however, multiple molted exoskeletons have be found.

Environmental Tolerances +

This section will expand as more information is documented for this species.

Life Cycle & Reproduction +

System Reproduction Status: Confirmed Breeding
Growth Rate: Slow

Section Notes

This species had it's first brood noticed on September 2

Ecological Role & Symbiosis +

This section will expand as more information is documented for this species.

Marine/Saltwater

A sandy, limestone shoreline where beach grasses, fiddler crabs, and shoal grass coexist in brackish water, a mixture of freshwater and marine waters.