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Chihuahuan Pine Association

Chihuahuan Pine Association

This association is found in low elevation mountains below the Petran Forest. It is composed of many species which have wide distrbutions in the Mexican Highlands to the south. It also contains some arachnids from groups more common in the Mexico.

Image of landscape

Arachnids

Some Arachnids of Apache Pine and Associated Habitats - Below, top to bottom

  • Diplocentrus peloncillensis Scorpion.
  • Selenops spider from under rocks in Apache Pine- Riparian habitat. Can you find the spider?
Image of scorpion
Image of Selenops spider