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Acrogomphus malayanus

Acrogomphus malayanus, also known as the Malayan hooktail, is a species of dragonfly which is endemic to Peninsular Malaysia. It is described as a rare and endangered species which can be found in multiple areas of Malaysia including Sungai Tiang, Sungai Kuda, Sungai rokan, Sungai Semelian and Sungai Tan Hain.

Last revised
Jun 26, 2026
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Length
112 w
Citations
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Source
Malayan hooktail
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Clade: Pancrustacea
Class: Insecta
Order: Odonata
Infraorder: Anisoptera
Family: Gomphidae
Genus: Acrogomphus
Species:
A. malayanus
Binomial name
Acrogomphus malayanus
Laidlaw (1925)

Acrogomphus malayanus, also known as the Malayan hooktail, is a species of dragonfly which is endemic to Peninsular Malaysia.2 It is described as a rare and endangered species which can be found in multiple areas of Malaysia including Sungai Tiang, Sungai Kuda, Sungai rokan, Sungai Semelian and Sungai Tan Hain.3

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References

  1. Dow, R.A. (2020). "Acrogomphus malayanus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020 e.T163808A138283646. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-1.RLTS.T163808A138283646.en.
  2. "Acrogomphus malayanus". Asean Centre for Biodiversity. Retrieved 18 August 2024.
  3. "Acrogomphus malayanus". mybiz.gov.