Paragomphus magnus

Paragomphus magnus
Male
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Odonata
Infraorder: Anisoptera
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.

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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