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Origin:
Zimbabwe, Mozambique
Genus Meaning:
(Latin), horn + curved
Species meaning:

Ceratogyrus darlingi
suh-rah-tuh-JY-ruhs DAHR-ling-ee
African horned tarantula (Pocock 1897)

Species is similar to C. marshalli. Horn points straight up, overall color is subdued gray with a light starburst pattern on the carapace. A deep burroweing and aggressive spider will also construct extensive webbing originating in Zimbabwe, lifespan of over 10 years.

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