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Origin:
Southern Africa
Genus Meaning:
(Latin), horn + curved
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Ceratogyrus brachycephalus
suh-rah-tuh-JY-ruhs braak-ee-SEF-uh-luhs
Greater horned baboon (Hewitt, 1919)

Originating from Africa, this awesome black & gold spider has its "horn" facing forward with bandit-like markings! Spectacular color of cheveron patterns on the abdomen. This deep burrower is aggressive and reaches 5.5".

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