Pronunciation
Although it is probably incorrect, the common pronunciation among researchers is VEH-joe-vuss.
Numbers
5 species groups.
About 70 species, with more currently being described.
Size
Adults range from 18 mm (V. vorhiesi) 70 mm (V. spinigerus) to 94 mm (V. intrepidus in Mexico).
Range
Mid-Appalachian states (see Vaejovis carolinianus guide page), and in the western US in W Texas, Colorado, Utah, SW Idaho, SE Orgeon, Nevada Califronia, and Arizona. Throughout Mexico to the state of Chiapas near Guatemala.
Habitat
Wide range of habitats from desert sand dunes to high montane pine forests.
Remarks
Vaejovis is a "catch-all" genus for the family Vaejovidae and is polyphyletic. Current revionary studies will eventually rectify this problem.
