castleton's flightless katydid (austrodontura castletoni) in Austrodontura castletoni inhabits dense tropical forests with high humidity and abundant vegetation.
critically endangered
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castleton's flightless katydid

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austrodontura castletoniESA Categories -insects

  • National Parks/ Sanctuaries

    -

  • Common Names

    castleton's flightless katydid

  • Regions

    South AfricaAustraliaBrazil

  • Population

    Approximately 10,000 individuals

  • Habitat

    Austrodontura castletoni inhabits dense tropical forests with high humidity and abundant vegetation.

  • Weight(in lbs) and Life Span

    2, and 5

Regions

South Africa, Australia, Brazil

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