Paragomphus magnus

Paragomphus magnus, the great hooktail is a species of dragonfly in the family Gomphidae.

Male great hooktail at Makhathini, KwaZulu-Natal

Paragomphus magnus
Male
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Arthropoda
Class:
Insecta
Order:
Odonata
Family:
Gomphidae
Genus:
Paragomphus
Species:
P. magnus
Binomial name
Paragomphus magnus
Fraser, 1952

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. Suhling, F. & Clausnitzer, V. (2010). "Paragomphus magnus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2010. Retrieved 17 June 2016.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
  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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