Azorean predacious diving beetle vs
Agabus godmanni compared with Sphingomonas trueperi
Key Differences
- Azorean predacious diving beetle is Endangered while is Not Evaluated.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Azorean predacious diving beetle | |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Bacteria (Bacteria) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Proteobacteria (Proteobacteria) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Alphaproteobacteria (Alphaproteobacteria) |
| Order | Coleoptera (Beetles) | Sphingomonadales (Sphingomonadales) |
| Family | Dytiscidae | Sphingomonadaceae |
| Genus | Agabus | Sphingomonas |
| Species | Agabus godmanni | Sphingomonas trueperi |
Conservation Status
Azorean predacious diving beetle
EN — EndangeredPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Azorean predacious diving beetle | |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Azorean predacious diving beetle
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Found in Portugal. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.
Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Found in Taiwan.
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.
Sphingomonas trueperi is a Gram-negative, aerobic yellow-pigmented rod named in honor of microbiologist Heinz Trueper. It inhabits soil and freshwater environments and is distinguished by the production of sphingolipids in its cell membrane. This chemoheterotroph degrades a variety of organic compounds in terrestrial and aquatic habitats.
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