Diplocentrus

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Diplocentrus is a genus of toothed scorpions in the family Diplocentridae. There are about 64 described species in this genus, found mainly in Central America, Mexico, and the southwestern United States. One well-known species shown in images is Diplocentrus reddelli.

Scientific classification:
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Subphylum: Chelicerata
- Class: Arachnida
- Order: Scorpiones
- Family: Diplocentridae
- Genus: Diplocentrus (described by Peters, 1861)

Species:
- The genus includes 64 species. Many are named after places or people (examples: Diplocentrus reddelli, Diplocentrus cozumel, Diplocentrus chiapasensis, Diplocentrus mexicanus, Diplocentrus whitei, and others).

Note:
- The full species list is extensive and detailed in taxonomic references. Diplocentrus is primarily distributed across Central America, parts of Mexico, and the southwestern United States.