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.