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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)
Australia Slaty-grey (Stegonotus australis)
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) from 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.
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Updated July 5, 2023