Geodorcus montivagus

Geodorcus montivagus

Data Deficient (NZ TCS)
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Suborder: Polyphaga
Infraorder: Scarabaeiformia
Family: Lucanidae
Genus: Geodorcus
Species:
G. montivagus
Binomial name
Geodorcus montivagus

Geodorcus montivagus is a large flightless species of stag beetle endemic to New Zealand.[1]

Taxonomy

This species was described in 2007 by Beverly Holloway.[1]

Description

The specimen found has a body length, including its mandibles of 21.1mm. It has a black and glossy exoskeleton. The mandibles are short, arched and toothed.[1]

Distribution

This species is known from only one female specimen found on the Victoria Range in New Zealand. It was found in tussock at 1,220 metres (4,000 ft) above sea level.[1]

Conservation status

This species has been classified as "Data Deficient" with the qualifier of "One Location" under the New Zealand Threat Classification System .[2]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e Holloway, B.A. "Lucanidae (Insecta: Coleoptera)" (PDF). Landcare New Zealand. Landcare Research. Archived from the original (PDF) on 17 May 2017. Retrieved 28 January 2017.
  2. ^ "New Zealand Coleoptera NZTCS". Retrieved 27 April 2017.


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