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Mastigoproctus

Mastigoproctus is a genus of whip scorpions. Native to the tropical forest regions of northern South America, these whip scorpions can reach a length of up to 9 centimetres (3.5 in) and can weigh over 30 grams (1.1 oz). Despite popular belief, they are not venomous as, like all other whip scorpions, they do not possess venom glands. The following species have been described: Including:Since transferred to Mayacentrum Since treated as junior synonym of Mimoscorpius pugnator Since transferred to Valeriophonus

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