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Rove beetle

Oxytelus sculptus

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Europe (4 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Argentina, Chile).

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇱 Chile 🇦🇷 Argentina 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (动物界)
Phylum
Arthropoda (节肢动物门)
Class
Insecta (昆蟲綱)
Order
Coleoptera (鞘翅目)
Family
Staphylinidae
Genus
Oxytelus
Species
Oxytelus sculptus (Rove beetle)

Similar Species in Oxytelus

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Rove beetle
Oxytelus laqueatus
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Rove beetle?
The scientific name of Rove beetle is Oxytelus sculptus. It belongs to the genus Oxytelus.
What is the conservation status of Rove beetle?
Rove beetle (Oxytelus sculptus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Rove beetle live?
Rove beetle is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Europe (4 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Argentina, Chile).. Countries include Argentina, Canada, Chile, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, South Africa, Sweden, United States.
What family does Rove beetle belong to?
Rove beetle (Oxytelus sculptus) belongs to the genus Oxytelus, which is part of the taxonomic family Staphylinidae.
Is Rove beetle endangered?
No, Rove beetle (Oxytelus sculptus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Rove beetle belong to?
Rove beetle (Oxytelus sculptus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (动物界).
What are the closest relatives of Rove beetle?
The closest relatives of Rove beetle in the genus Oxytelus include Rove beetle.

Native Range — 9 Countries

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Genus Oxytelus — 2 Species

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Rove beetle
Oxytelus sculptus
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Rove beetle
Oxytelus laqueatus
LC
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