Paragomphus magnus

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Paragomphus magnus
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Male

Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)[1]
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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. ^ a b c d 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. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
  2. ^ 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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