Paragomphus magnus
| Paragomphus magnus | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Male | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Odonata |
| Family: | Gomphidae |
| Genus: | Paragomphus |
| Species: | P. magnus |
| Binomial name | |
| Paragomphus magnus Fraser, 1952 | |
Paragomphus magnus, the great hooktail is a species of dragonfly in the family Gomphidae.
Male great hooktail at Makhathini, KwaZulu-Natal
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 2 3 4 Suhling, F. & Clausnitzer, V. (2010). "Paragomphus magnus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2015.1. International Union for Conservation of Nature. Retrieved 17 June 2016.
- ↑ Tarboton, Warwick; Tarboton, Michèle (2015). A Guide to the Dragonflies and Damselflies of South Africa. Cape Town: Struik Nature. ISBN 9781775841845.
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