Azorean predacious diving beetle vs Forbes s Chiruromys

Agabus godmanni compared with Chiruromys forbesi

Key Differences

• Azorean predacious diving beetle is Endangered while Forbes s Chiruromys is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Azorean predacious diving beetle	Forbes s Chiruromys
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Insecta (Insects)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Coleoptera (Beetles)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Dytiscidae	Muridae (Mice & Rats)
Genus	Agabus	Chiruromys
Species	Agabus godmanni	Chiruromys forbesi

Evolutionary Relationship

Azorean predacious diving beetle and Forbes s Chiruromys share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Azorean predacious diving beetle

EN — Endangered

Forbes s Chiruromys

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Azorean predacious diving beetle	Forbes s Chiruromys
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.

Forbes s Chiruromys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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.