Canthonella gomezi facts for kids
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Canthonella
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C. gomezi
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| Canthonella gomezi (Halffter & Martinez, 1968)
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The Canthonella gomezi is a special kind of beetle. It belongs to the Scarabaeidae family, which includes many types of dung beetles. This tiny beetle is found only in one specific place on Earth: Venezuela.
About the Canthonella gomezi Beetle
This beetle is quite rare. It lives only in the cloud forests of the Cordillera Central mountain range in Venezuela. A cloud forest is a tropical forest that often has clouds or fog covering it. These forests are usually found high up in the mountains.
Why This Beetle Is Important
The Canthonella gomezi beetle is listed on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. This list helps people know which animals and plants are in danger of disappearing forever. It is also in the Venezuelan Red Book of Fauna. This means it is a protected species in Venezuela. Being on these lists shows that the beetle needs our help to survive. Scientists and conservationists work to protect its home and make sure it can thrive.
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