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(NOT VENOMOUS)
However dangerous species may be mistaken for this species!

AUSTRALIAN SLATY-GREY
(sometimes spelt Slatey-grey)
(Stegonotus australis)
 (was Stegonotus cucullatus)
Note that the name Stegonotus cucullatus now applies only to the Papuan Slaty Grey found in West Papua (Indonesia)

A largeAustralia Slaty-grey (Stegonotus australis) that belonged to Dane Trembath
A large Australian Slaty-grey (Stegonotus australis) that belonged to Dane Trembath


Approximate distribution of the Australian Slaty-grey (Stegonotus australis)


Australian Slaty-grey (Stegonotus australis) photographed at Redlynch, Qld.
Australian Slaty-grey (Stegonotus australis) photographed at Redlynch, Qld.


Australian Slaty-grey (Stegonotus australis) photographed at Redlynch, Qld.
Australian Slaty-grey (Stegonotus australis) photographed at Redlynch, Qld.

Stegonotus australis (was Stegonotus cucullatus)
Australian Slaty-grey (Stegonotus australis) photographed at Fogg Dam, near Darwin NT

This common species is not venomous however it may bite aggressively if handled and may exude a strong odor.
It is usually found near watercourses or permanent water.

Click here to see photos of Australian Slaty-greys (Stegonotus australis) at flickr

Click here to see photos of Australian Slaty-greys (Stegonotus australis) at flickr

 

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Stegonotus australis (GUNTHER, 1872)

Stegonotus cucullatus
(DOES NOT OCCUR IN AUSTRALIA)

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