Opistophthalmus austerus (Karsch, 1879)
Opistophthalmus austerus (Karsch, 1879)
Picture by PaulbesterOpistophthalmus austerus
Male adult
Picture by m_burger
Picture by m_burgerOpistophthalmus austerus
Female adult
Picture by Luke_goddardAusterus= austere, meaning plain or unembellished = uniform coloration of some populations of this species
Distribution: Central parts of Karoo, South-eastern portion of the northern cape , escarpment to sutherland, Matjiesfontein south of sutherland.
Size: 8~9cm