Ceratogyrus brachycephalus WF

size 3/4

Rare “horned baboon” spider with a large flat horn that faces forward.  Native to Botswana, Zimbabwe and South Africa, these spiders were described in 1919 by John Hewitt. Ceratogyrus are a good genera of old worlds to start with. Fossorial species that like to dig, so give them plenty of dirt. Fun and unique genera to keep.