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Hercules Beetle

Dynastes hercules

  • Uncommon
  • IUCN LC · Least Concern
  • Insect
  • South America

About the Hercules Beetle

The Hercules Beetle (Dynastes hercules) is an insect found in South America. It makes its home in rainforests.

It weighs around 30 g and has a lifespan of about 2 years. Its top speed is 8 km/h. Its estimated population is around 100,000 individuals.

In conservation terms it is listed as Least Concern (LC), the IUCN category for species that are widespread or abundant and not currently considered at risk of extinction. In Animal Gacha, its card has Uncommon rarity. Rarity is a game value informed by conservation status, not an IUCN category. Uncommon cards turn up less often than Common ones.

Field data

Scientific name
Dynastes hercules
Group
Insect
Region
South America
Habitats
Rainforest
IUCN status
Least Concern (LC)
Game rarity
Uncommon
Weight
30 g
Lifespan
2 years
Top speed
8 km/h
Estimated population
100,000

Rarity is a game value informed by conservation status. It is not an IUCN category.

Wildlife data is a general reference and may vary between sources. Animal Gacha is not affiliated with IUCN.

Image credit

Creator
Didier Descouens
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