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Mud Beetle

Sphaerius acaroides

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Distributed across Norway and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Arthropoda (artrópode)
Class
Insecta (inseto)
Order
Coleoptera (besouro)
Family
Sphaeriusidae
Genus
Sphaerius
Species
Sphaerius acaroides (Mud Beetle)

Names in Other Languages

German Ufer-Kugelkäfer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Mud Beetle?
The scientific name of Mud Beetle is Sphaerius acaroides. It belongs to the genus Sphaerius.
What is the conservation status of Mud Beetle?
Mud Beetle (Sphaerius acaroides) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Mud Beetle live?
Mud Beetle is found in Distributed across Norway and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Norway, Sweden.
What family does Mud Beetle belong to?
Mud Beetle (Sphaerius acaroides) belongs to the genus Sphaerius, which is part of the taxonomic family Sphaeriusidae.
What kingdom does Mud Beetle belong to?
Mud Beetle (Sphaerius acaroides) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Sphaerius — 1 Species

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Mud Beetle
Sphaerius acaroides
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