European rhinoceros beetle

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Found across Europe (8 countries).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇱🇹 Lithuania 🇭🇺 Hungary

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (hewan)

Phylum

Arthropoda (Artropoda)

Class

Insecta (serangga)

Order

Coleoptera (kumbang)

Family

Scarabaeidae

Genus

Oryctes

Species

Oryctes nasicornis (European rhinoceros beetle)

Names in Other Languages

French Scarabée rhinocéros

German Europäische Nashorn

Similar Species in Oryctes

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Coconut rhinoceros beetle

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of European rhinoceros beetle?

The scientific name of European rhinoceros beetle is Oryctes nasicornis. It belongs to the genus Oryctes.

What is the conservation status of European rhinoceros beetle?

European rhinoceros beetle (Oryctes nasicornis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does European rhinoceros beetle live?

European rhinoceros beetle is found in Found across Europe (8 countries).. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Hungary, Ireland, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden.

What family does European rhinoceros beetle belong to?

European rhinoceros beetle (Oryctes nasicornis) belongs to the genus Oryctes, which is part of the taxonomic family Scarabaeidae.

Is European rhinoceros beetle endangered?

No, European rhinoceros beetle (Oryctes nasicornis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does European rhinoceros beetle belong to?

European rhinoceros beetle (Oryctes nasicornis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hewan).

What are the closest relatives of European rhinoceros beetle?

The closest relatives of European rhinoceros beetle in the genus Oryctes include Coconut rhinoceros beetle.