Paragomphus cataractae

(Paragomphus cataractae)

Description

Paragomphus cataractae is a species of dragonfly in the family Gomphidae. It is found in the Kunene River basin in parts of Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Its natural habitat is rivers. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum:

Class: Insecta

Order:Odonata

Family:Gomphidae

Genus:Paragomphus

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