Opisthacanthus rugiceps

Opisthacanthus rugiceps is a species of African scorpion.

Distribution
Opisthacanthus rugiceps is found in East Africa, and extends further than 15° south only in Malawi.

Systematics
Opisthacanthus rugiceps belongs to the "asper group" in the subgenus Nepabellus of the genus Opisthacanthus in the family Hormuridae.