Paragomphus magnus, the great hooktail, is a species of dragonfly in the family Gomphidae.
| Paragomphus magnus | |
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| Male | |
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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Distribution and status
editThis 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
editNatural habitats include subtropical and tropical rivers and streams in wooded country at low elevations.[1]
Gallery
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A male in Makhathini, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
References
edit- ^ 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.
- ^ Tarboton, Warwick; Tarboton, Michèle (2015). A Guide to the Dragonflies and Damselflies of South Africa. Cape Town: Struik Nature. ISBN 9781775841845.
External links
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Media related to Paragomphus magnus at Wikimedia Commons
Data related to Paragomphus magnus at Wikispecies
