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Gemeiner Dungkugelkäfer

Sphaeridium scarabaeoides

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Widely distributed across Asia (Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan), Europe (5 countries), and North America (Canada, United States).

🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan 🇹🇯 Tajikistan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

German Gemeiner Dungkugelkäfer

Similar Species in Sphaeridium

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Water scavenger beetle
Sphaeridium bipustulatum
Least Concern
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Water scavenger beetle
Sphaeridium lunatum
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Gemeiner Dungkugelkäfer?
The scientific name of Gemeiner Dungkugelkäfer is Sphaeridium scarabaeoides. It belongs to the genus Sphaeridium.
What is the conservation status of Gemeiner Dungkugelkäfer?
Gemeiner Dungkugelkäfer (Sphaeridium scarabaeoides) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Gemeiner Dungkugelkäfer live?
Gemeiner Dungkugelkäfer is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan), Europe (5 countries), and North America (Canada, United States).. Countries include Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Kyrgyzstan, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Tajikistan, United States.
What family does Gemeiner Dungkugelkäfer belong to?
Gemeiner Dungkugelkäfer (Sphaeridium scarabaeoides) belongs to the genus Sphaeridium, which is part of the taxonomic family Hydrophilidae.
Is Gemeiner Dungkugelkäfer endangered?
No, Gemeiner Dungkugelkäfer (Sphaeridium scarabaeoides) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Gemeiner Dungkugelkäfer belong to?
Gemeiner Dungkugelkäfer (Sphaeridium scarabaeoides) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Gemeiner Dungkugelkäfer?
The closest relatives of Gemeiner Dungkugelkäfer in the genus Sphaeridium include Water scavenger beetle, Water scavenger beetle.

Native Range — 9 Countries

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Genus Sphaeridium — 3 Species

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Gemeiner Dungkugelkäfer
Sphaeridium scarabaeoides
LC
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Water scavenger beetle
Sphaeridium bipustulatum
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Water scavenger beetle
Sphaeridium lunatum
LC
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