Florida Keys Whip Spider, Paraphrynus raptator

Florida Keys Whip Spider, Paraphrynus raptator

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Paraphrynus raptator, commonly known as the dusky-handed whip spider, is a species of amblypygid found in various regions across North and Central America, as well as the Caribbean. Its natural distribution includes:

• United States: Specifically in the Florida Keys. 
• Mexico: Notably in the states of Campeche, Yucatán, Quintana Roo, and Tabasco. 
• Guatemala: Particularly in the Petén region.
• Belize: Throughout various locales.
• Honduras: Including areas such as La Lima in Cortés Department and Útila Island in Islas de la Bahía Department. 
• Cuba: Various regions across the island.
   

This species typically inhabits tropical humid to very humid forests, ranging from elevations of 100 to 1,500 meters above sea level. It is considered a troglophile, meaning it often resides in caves but can also adapt to other environments, including human-altered areas.