Biology:Paragomphus magnus
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Short description: Species of dragonfly
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Odonata |
| Infraorder: | Anisoptera |
| Family: | Gomphidae |
| Genus: | Paragomphus |
| Species: | P. magnus
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| Binomial name | |
| Paragomphus magnus Fraser, 1952
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Paragomphus magnus, the great hooktail, is a species of dragonfly in the family Gomphidae.
Distribution and status
This species is found in Kenya, Mozambique, Tanzania, Zimbabwe and South Africa .[1][2] Although uncommon, it has a large range, and is not considered threatened.[1]
Habitat
Natural habitats include subtropical and tropical rivers and streams in wooded country at low elevations.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Suhling, F.; Clausnitzer, V. (2016). "Paragomphus magnus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2016: e.T59978A85811792. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T59978A85811792.en. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/59978/85811792. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
- ↑ Tarboton, Warwick; Tarboton, Michèle (2015). A Guide to the Dragonflies and Damselflies of South Africa. Cape Town: Struik Nature. ISBN 9781775841845.
External links
Wikidata ☰ Q1310343 entry
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