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FRANCKE B., Oscar F.. Scorpions (Arachnida, Scorpiones) from Frontera Corozal, in the Lacandona rainforest, Chiapas, México, with the description of a new species of Diplocentrus (Diplocentridae). Rev. Mex. Biodiv. [online]. 2007, vol.78, n.1, pp. 69-77. ISSN 1870-3453.

Diurnal and nocturnal collecting in the community of Frontera Corozal, Municipio Ocosingo, Chiapas, Mexico, revealed three species of scorpions, two belonging to the family Buthidae and one to Diplocentridae. Centruroides schmidtiSissom is a new record for the state of Chiapas, and Diplocentrus chol is described as a new species.

Palavras-chave : Scorpiones; Buthidae; Diplocentridae; Centruroides; Diplocentrus chol; new species; Ocosingo.