Azorean predacious diving beetle vs Patagonian mara

Agabus godmanni compared with Dolichotis patagonum

Key Differences

• Azorean predacious diving beetle is Endangered while Patagonian mara is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Azorean predacious diving beetle	Patagonian mara
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Insecta (Insects)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Coleoptera (Beetles)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Dytiscidae	Caviidae
Genus	Agabus	Dolichotis
Species	Agabus godmanni	Dolichotis patagonum

Evolutionary Relationship

Azorean predacious diving beetle and Patagonian mara share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Azorean predacious diving beetle

EN — Endangered

Patagonian mara

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Azorean predacious diving beetle	Patagonian mara
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.

Patagonian mara

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Belgium. 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.