Paragomphus magnus

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Paragomphus magnus
Male
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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 Template:IUCN2015.1
  2. ^ Tarboton, Warwick; Tarboton, Michèle (2015). A Guide to the Dragonflies and Damselflies of South Africa. Cape Town: Struik Nature. ISBN 9781775841845.