Azorean predacious diving beetle vs Volcano Swiftlet

Agabus godmanni compared with Aerodramus vulcanorum

Key Differences

• Azorean predacious diving beetle is Endangered while Volcano Swiftlet is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Azorean predacious diving beetle	Volcano Swiftlet
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Insecta (Insects)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Coleoptera (Beetles)	Apodiformes (Apodiformes)
Family	Dytiscidae	Apodidae
Genus	Agabus	Aerodramus
Species	Agabus godmanni	Aerodramus vulcanorum

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Azorean predacious diving beetle

EN — Endangered

Volcano Swiftlet

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Azorean predacious diving beetle	Volcano Swiftlet
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.

Volcano Swiftlet

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Norway. 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.