Azorean predacious diving beetle vs Black-headed Ibis

Agabus godmanni compared with Threskiornis melanocephalus

Key Differences

• Azorean predacious diving beetle is Endangered while Black-headed Ibis is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Azorean predacious diving beetle	Black-headed Ibis
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Insecta (Insects)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Coleoptera (Beetles)	Pelecaniformes (Pelecaniformes)
Family	Dytiscidae	Threskiornithidae
Genus	Agabus	Threskiornis
Species	Agabus godmanni	Threskiornis melanocephalus

Evolutionary Relationship

Azorean predacious diving beetle and Black-headed Ibis share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Azorean predacious diving beetle

EN — Endangered

Black-headed Ibis

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Azorean predacious diving beetle	Black-headed Ibis
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Azorean predacious diving beetle

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found in Portugal. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Black-headed Ibis

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Found across Asia (Taiwan) and Europe (5 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Azorean predacious diving beetle

The Azorean predacious diving beetle (Agabus godmanni) is a species in the genus Agabus. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Black-headed Ibis

The Black-headed Ibis (Threskiornis melanocephalus) is a species in the genus Threskiornis. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.