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Acrogomphus malayanus

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Malayan hooktail
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Odonata
Infraorder: Anisoptera
Family: Gomphidae
Genus: Acrogomphus
Species:
A. malayanus
Binomial name
Acrogomphus malayanus
Laidlaw (1925)

Acrogomphus malayanus, also known as the Malayan hooktail, is a species of dragonfly which is endemic to Peninsular Malaysia.[2] It is described as a rare and endangered species which can be found in multiple areas of Malaysia including Sungai Tiang, Sungai Kuda, Sungai rokan, Sungai Semelian and Sungai Tan Hain.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Dow, R.A. (2020). "Acrogomphus malayanus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T163808A138283646. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-1.RLTS.T163808A138283646.en.
  2. ^ "Acrogomphus malayanus". Asean Centre for Biodiversity. Retrieved 18 August 2024.
  3. ^ "Acrogomphus malayanus". mybiz.gov.