Scorpions in New Mexico

Scorpions living in New Mexico

2species

Arizona bark scorpion, Striped bark scorpion.

How to recognize them

Arizona bark scorpion Centruroides sculpturatus

Slim, pale yellow to tan scorpion with thin pincers
Long thin tail, often curled to the side when resting
Climbs walls and ceilings

Striped bark scorpion Centruroides vittatus

Yellowish tan with two dark stripes down the back
Dark triangle on the head
Thin pincers and a long thin tail

We list the scorpions people ask about most. The Southwest has more small species that we do not cover yet. In the US only the Arizona bark scorpion has a sting considered medically significant.

Counties with records

None recorded
1 species
2
3 to 4
5 or more

Scorpions with open GBIF records, by county: 16 counties so far. Blank does not mean absent.

Active months

Open records of scorpions in New Mexico by month; most fall in June to September.

Questions

How many scorpions are in New Mexico?

2 species live in the state: Arizona bark scorpion and Striped bark scorpion.

Which scorpions in New Mexico are dangerous?

Arizona bark scorpion: bites or stings need medical care.

When are scorpions most active in New Mexico?

Most open records fall in June to September.