The kinds and numbers of invertebrates in the Chihuahuan Desert far exceed those of the vertebrate animals, and much remains unknown about this large group. The material presented here covers but a small fraction of them, but hopefully includes taxa of interest. As a work in progress, the start is modest, but the site should grow through time.
Phylum Arthropoda
Subphylum Chelicerata
Class Arachnida: Spiders, Scorpions, and relatives
Order Scorpiones: Scorpions
Order Uropygi: Vinegaroons
Subphylum Hexapoda
Class Insecta
Last Update: 13 Mar 2009