Paragomphus magnus
Paragomphus magnus, the great hooktail is a species of dragonfly in the family Gomphidae.
Male great hooktail at Makhathini, KwaZulu-Natal
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| Species: | P. magnus |
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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
- Suhling, F. & Clausnitzer, V. (2010). "Paragomphus magnus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2010. Retrieved 17 June 2016.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
- Tarboton, Warwick; Tarboton, Michèle (2015). A Guide to the Dragonflies and Damselflies of South Africa. Cape Town: Struik Nature. ISBN 9781775841845.
External links
Media related to Paragomphus magnus at Wikimedia Commons
Data related to Paragomphus magnus at Wikispecies
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