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African Rhinoceros Beetle

Oryctes monoceros

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Coleoptera ›Family: Scarabaeidae ›Genus: Oryctes

About

Oryctes monoceros, commonly known as African rhinoceros beetle, is a species of rhinoceros beetles from the subfamily Dynastinae (family: Scarabaeidae) which is common in sub-Saharan Africa. Its distribution extends from Senegal and Chad in the North to South Africa in the South and includes the islands of Madagascar, Seychelles and RĂ©union in the East. O. monoceros is similar in size (~ 4 cm long) and biology to O. rhinoceros found in tropical parts of Asia and...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of African Rhinoceros Beetle?
The scientific name of African Rhinoceros Beetle is Oryctes monoceros.
What kingdom does African Rhinoceros Beetle belong to?
African Rhinoceros Beetle belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does African Rhinoceros Beetle belong to?
African Rhinoceros Beetle belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does African Rhinoceros Beetle belong to?
African Rhinoceros Beetle belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does African Rhinoceros Beetle belong to?
African Rhinoceros Beetle belongs to the order Coleoptera.
What family does African Rhinoceros Beetle belong to?
African Rhinoceros Beetle belongs to the family Scarabaeidae.
What genus does African Rhinoceros Beetle belong to?
African Rhinoceros Beetle belongs to the genus Oryctes.